A report by Spain’s Ministry of Homeland Security reveals that more than 13,000 irregular migrants departed from Moroccan coasts for Spain in 2024, placing Morocco as the second-largest country of origin after Mauritania, which recorded over 25,000 departures.
Spain saw a record 61,372 sea arrivals last year, marking a 10.3% increase compared to 2023. The Canary Islands absorbed the largest share, with 46,843 arrivals, up 17.4%, while the Balearic Islands saw a dramatic rise of 158.3%.
Departures from Algeria totaled 12,038, while sub-Saharan African countries like Senegal (8,970), Gambia (1,943), and Guinea-Bissau (250) also contributed to the flow.
The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands saw an 18% surge, while the Western Mediterranean path dropped by 6%. The shift is attributed to stricter border controls in Tunisia and Libya, pushing migration flows toward Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal.
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