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flag Over 7,600 migrants died or went missing in 2025, with deadly sea routes worsening despite a decline from 2024.

flag At least 7,667 people died or went missing while migrating in 2025, according to the IOM, with sea routes like the Mediterranean and Atlantic to the Canary Islands remaining deadly. flag Though the figure marks a decline from 2024, officials say the actual toll is likely higher due to funding cuts, weakened data collection, and reduced humanitarian access. flag The IOM attributes the trend to shrinking legal migration pathways and intensified border enforcement, pushing more people into the hands of smugglers. flag In early 2026, 606 migrant deaths were recorded in the Mediterranean alone, signaling a worsening crisis.

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