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Italy: Egyptian nationals arriving in Europe by sea and by land in 2025 (June 2026)
By International Organization for Migration at ReliefWeb
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: Italy, Egypt, France, Greece . In 2025, 17,451 Egyptian nationals arrived in Europe by sea and by land, a 50 per cent increase compared to the number registered in 2024. Egyptian nationals are registered at arrival across all routes to Europe, but mainly along the Central Mediterranean ro
Key takeaway The analysis is based on 1,724 Flow Monitoring Surveys (FMS) collected by DTM in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Greece, Italy, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Spain, and Kosovo* in 2025.
Why this matters
The significant increase in Egyptian nationals arriving in Europe by sea and land in 2025 highlights the ongoing challenges in managing migration flows. With nearly 52% of these individuals arriving via the Central Mediterranean route, Italy is shouldering a substantial portion of the responsibility for providing humanitarian assistance and processing asylum claims. The fact that these migrants are primarily using irregular routes underscores the need for European countries to enhance their cooperation and develop more effective strategies for addressing the root causes of migration. The data collected through Flow Monitoring Surveys in multiple countries, including Albania, Greece, and Italy, provides valuable insights into the migration patterns and can inform evidence-based policies to support these individuals and mitigate the risks associated with irregular migration. As the number of arrivals continues to rise, it is crucial for European governments and humanitarian organizations to work together to ensure the provision of adequate support services and protection for these migrants.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Italy, Egypt, France, Greece . In 2025, 17,451 Egyptian nationals arrived in Europe by sea and by land, a 50 per cent increase compared to the number registered in 2024. Egyptian nationals are registered at arrival across all routes to Europe, but mainly along the Central Mediterranean ro
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