Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Europe

Europe: Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration was 630 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
630
Change on year
down 43.3%
Rank
17th
of 33 groups
All-time high
1,499
in 2023
All-time low
252
in 2017
Years of data
12
2014–2025

Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Europe, 2014–2025

2505007501.0k1.2k1.5k2014201920252014: 2682015: 7222016: 8902017: 2522018: 3982019: 4402020: 2912021: 7402022: 7732023: 1.5k2024: 1.1k2025: 630

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Europe is 630, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 43.3% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Europe peaked at 1,499 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 252, in 2017.

That places Europe 17th out of 33 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 495 252 890 6
2020s 840.83 291 1,499 6

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 14 Western Sahara 110 compare
  2. 15 Afghanistan 102 compare
  3. 15 Mozambique 102 compare
  4. 17 Greece 95 compare
  5. 18 Mexico 72 compare
  6. 19 Senegal 63 compare
  7. 20 Bahamas 60 compare
  8. 20 Türkiye 60 compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Europe?
Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Europe was 630 in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 1,499 in 2023.
What is the lowest total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 252 in 2017.
How does Europe rank for total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration?
Europe ranks 17th out of 33 groups with data for 2025.
Is total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
108 places, 1,045 data points, 2014–2025
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