The surge in migration to Spain is concentrated in Ceuta: irregular entries by land skyrocketed by 191% in 2026, not counting the massive arrival of migrants in July.

According to the latest balance from the Ministry of the Interior, irregular land entries into Ceuta have surged by 191% in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This significant increase excludes the mass arrival of migrants that occurred in July.

While this specific route into Ceuta has experienced a sharp rise, overall irregular migration to Spain has shifted. Total irregular arrivals nationwide have dropped by 9.4% so far this year, indicating that immigration routes are actively changing.