Nearly 8,000 Migrants Died on Global Migration Routes in 2025, but True Toll Likely Much Higher, UN Warns

Nearly 8,000 Migrants Died on Global Migration Routes in 2025, but True Toll Likely Much Higher, UN Warns

Brussels — Nearly 8,000 people died or went missing on migration routes worldwide in 2025, according to new figures released by the United Nations, but officials warn the real number is likely significantly higher due to shrinking humanitarian access, reduced monitoring capacity, and severe funding cuts.