Recorded deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain
Spain: Recorded deaths and disappearances during migration was 275 number in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Recorded deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain, 2014–2025
Source: International Organization for Migration – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recorded deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain is 275 number, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 32.3% on the previous year and up 623.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recorded deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain peaked at 451 number in 2021 and was at its lowest, 38 number, in 2014.
Spain ranks 9th of 76 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Recorded deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 38 number | — |
| 2015 | 38 number | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 55 number | +44.7% |
| 2017 | 80 number | +45.5% |
| 2018 | 211 number | +163.8% |
| 2019 | 104 number | -50.7% |
| 2020 | 128 number | +23.1% |
| 2021 | 451 number | +252.3% |
| 2022 | 320 number | -29.0% |
| 2023 | 192 number | -40.0% |
| 2024 | 406 number | +111.5% |
| 2025 | 275 number | -32.3% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 275 number is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.5 number, 36.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Spain's 275 number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9 number, 30.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 87.67 number | 38 number | 211 number | 6 |
| 2020s | 295.33 number | 128 number | 451 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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Frequently asked questions
- What is recorded deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain?
- Recorded deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain was 275 number in 2025, according to International Organization for Migration – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest recorded deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 451 number in 2021.
- What is the lowest recorded deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 38 number in 2014.
- How does Spain rank for recorded deaths and disappearances during migration?
- Spain ranks 9th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is recorded deaths and disappearances during migration rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 623.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from International Organization for Migration – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Recorded deaths and disappearances during migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration (number).