Significant rise in irregular border crossings in 2023, highest since 2016

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2023 statistics: The number of irregular border crossings at the EU’s external border in 2023 reached a total of approximately 380 000, driven by a rise in arrivals via the Mediterranean region, according to preliminary calculations by Frontex.

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Press releases » Monthly statistics
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EN

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16.01.2024

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2023, Central Mediterranean, irregular border crossings, migratory flows, migratory pressure, migratory routes, monthly statistics

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