FRONTEX reported a 22% decline in detected illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders in the first nine months of 2025, totaling 133,400 incidents, with 3,600 agency officers deployed across the Union.
Overall Decline
FRONTEX announced a 22% reduction in detected illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders during January–September 2025, down to 133,400 incidents, based on preliminary data.
Frontex Workforce
The agency deployed more than 3,600 officers, delegated by FRONTEX, to support national border services across the Member States during this period.
Key Corridor Movements
Major decreases were observed on the West‑African route (−58%), Western Balkan corridor (−47%) and the eastern land border (−36%). Simultaneously, the West‑Mediterranean corridor rose 28%, showing that Mediterranean migration pressure remains high but varies by route.