Migrant arrivals to Spain declined by more than 40% in 2025, reflecting a sharp drop along the perilous Atlantic route to the Canary Islands, official figures said Friday.
Spain is one of the main entry points for people seeking a better life in Europe, and the country has faced pressure from European Union partners to curb irregular migration.
The interior ministry said 36,775 migrants entered Spain irregularly last year, the vast majority by sea, declining by 42.6% from 64,019 in 2024.
Arrivals to the Canary Islands dropped 62% to 17,788 in 2025, while arrivals in the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean – mainly from Algeria – rose 24.5% to 7,321.
Despite the overall decline, migrant deaths remained high.
