Europe Situation

Persecution, conflict and poverty continued to force millions to flee in 2015. Many came to Europe seeking safety for themselves and their families, risking their lives and facing a treacherous journey.

Half of those crossing the Mediterranean in 2015 were Syrians escaping the war at home.

162,114

have risked their lives to reach Europe by sea so far in 2017


3,081

feared drowned so far in 2017


For the Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan and more statistics

Updated 11 December 2017