International Organization for Migration Reports Nearly Eight Thousand Migrant Deaths During 2025

The International Organization for Migration recorded nearly 8,000 migrant deaths and disappearances worldwide during 2025, marking a slight decrease from previous records.While fatalities in the Americas declined due to stricter US border policies, the Mediterranean Sea remains the deadliest migration route globally.The agency warns that lower documented figures in certain regions may reflect limited data collection rather than actual improvements in safety.