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VisitMost lethal migration route to Spain in 2025?
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Over 10,457 Migrants Died Attempting to Reach Spain in 2024, 30 Per Day, 58% Increase
Dec 26, 2024, 04:50 PM
In 2024, at least 10,457 migrants died or went missing while attempting to reach Spain by sea, marking the deadliest year on record for migration to the country. This figure, reported by the Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras, represents a 58% increase compared to the previous year, with an average of nearly 30 deaths per day. The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands remains the most lethal globally, accounting for 9,757 of the fatalities. The report highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants as they seek safer conditions in Europe, with many coming from various countries across Africa and beyond.
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