Percentage change of irregular immigrants arriving in Spain 2016-2024

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Catalina Espinosa,
Jan 30, 2025

In 2022, the number of immigrants arriving illegally in Spain was around 10 percent lower than in 2021. However, in 2024, the arrival of illegal immigrants increased by more than 12.5 percent. 2018 was the year that saw the largest change, with immigration increasing 131 percent from the previous year.

Percentage change in the number of foreigners entering Spanish territory without authorization between 2016 and 2024

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January 2025

Region

Spain

Survey time period

2016 to 2024

Special properties

land and sea arrivals

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