Deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain
Spain: Deaths and disappearances during migration was 275 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
275
Change on year
down 32.3%
World rank
9th
of 76 countries
All-time high
451
in 2021
All-time low
38
in 2014
Years of data
12
2014–2025
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain, 2014–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain is 275, 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, deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain peaked at 451 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 38, 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.
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 38 | — |
| 2015 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 55 | +44.7% |
| 2017 | 80 | +45.5% |
| 2018 | 211 | +163.8% |
| 2019 | 104 | -50.7% |
| 2020 | 128 | +23.1% |
| 2021 | 451 | +252.3% |
| 2022 | 320 | -29.0% |
| 2023 | 192 | -40.0% |
| 2024 | 406 | +111.5% |
| 2025 | 275 | -32.3% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 275 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.5, 36.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Spain's 275 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9, 30.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 87.67 | 38 | 211 | 6 |
| 2020s | 295.33 | 128 | 451 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain?
- Deaths and disappearances during migration in Spain was 275 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 451 in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 38 in 2014.
- How does Spain rank for deaths and disappearances during migration?
- Spain ranks 9th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and disappearances during migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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