Frontex Statistics for 2025: A Quarter Fewer Irregular Entries into the EU
In 2025, irregular border crossings into the EU fell to 178,000, the lowest level since 2021, though Frontex warns that migration pressure might quickly increase again.
EU: Irregular Border Crossings Plummet
The number of irregular border crossings at EU external borders fell by over a quarter in 2025, marking the lowest level since 2021, according to Frontex.
Irregular crossings at EU borders down by 26% in 2025, announces Frontex
Frontex reported a 26% decrease in irregular crossings at EU borders in 2025, totaling nearly 178,000 detections.
Migration to the EU: Number of irregular border crossings continues to decrease
According to EU border agency Frontex, the number of irregular border crossings into the European Union has decreased by more than a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year.
“Remarkable Development” – Frontex Reports Fewer Illegal Border Crossings
Frontex reports a significant decrease in irregular migration to the European Union, noting that approximately 178,000 migrants attempted to cross, which is over a quarter less than the previous year.