The lowest figure in 11 years: At least 409 migrants died on American routes in 2025, according to the IOM
At least 409 migrants died or disappeared on migration routes in the Americas in 2025, the lowest figure since global tracking of victims on these journeys began in 2014, according to the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Thursday. EFE The sharp decrease compared to 2024, when more than 1,200 victims were recorded, [...]
TL;DR
- At least 409 migrants died or disappeared on migration routes in the Americas in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014.
- This is a significant decrease from over 1,200 victims recorded in 2024.
- The reduction is attributed to fewer individuals using hazardous routes like the Darién Gap and the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Globally, at least 7,667 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, with Asia and the Mediterranean being the deadliest.
- The global figure represents a 16% decrease from 2024, but the IOM warns of potential undercounting due to funding shortages affecting data collection.