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Who We Are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries. IOM has had a presence in Bulgaria since 2000.
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About
IOM Global
IOM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. Across Bulgaria, IOM assists the development of national mechanisms to combat and counteract trafficking in human beings and supports victims of trafficking.
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- In 2020, 2,215 people have arrived in countries of first arrival in Europe through various transit routes across Africa, Asia or the Middle East.
- In 2019, 127,639 people have arrived in countries of first arrival in Europe through various transit routes across Africa, Asia or the Middle East. (-12.5%)
- In 2018, 144,166 people arrived in countries of first arrival in Europe through various transit routes across Africa, Asia or the Middle East (-22.8%).
- In 2017, 186,788 people arrived in countries of first arrival in Europe through various transit routes across Africa, Asia or the Middle East (-52.2%).
- In 2016, 390,456 people arrived in countries of first arrival in Europe through various transit routes across Africa, Asia or the Middle East (-63.7%).
- In 2015, 1,077,190 people arrived in countries of first arrival in Europe through various transit routes across Africa, Asia or the Middle East.
Arrivals to Bulgaria (Source: IOM and National Authorities): as of 05.01.2020
Cumulative Total (1 Jan 2015 up to Date of Last Recorded Arrivals): |
55,465 |
Date of Last Recorded Arrivals: |
05.01.2020 |
Total 2020: |
14 |
Total 2019: |
1,952 |
Total 2018: |
2,576 |
Total 2017: |
2,562 |
Total 2016: |
17,187 |
Total 2015: |
31,023 |
Type: |
Country of first arrival in Europe |
Arrivals to Greece (Source: IOM and National Authorities): as of 05.01.2020
Cumulative Total (1 Jan 2015 up to Date of Last Recorded Arrivals): |
1,191,000 |
Date of Last Recorded Arrivals: |
05.01.2020 |
Total 2020: |
813 |
Total 2019: |
70,651 |
Total 2018: |
50,215 |
Total 2017: |
35,052 |
Total 2016: |
176,906 |
Total 2015: |
857,363 |
Type: |
Country of first arrival in Europe |
Italy (Source: IOM and National Authorities): as of 05.01.2020
Cumulative Total (1 Jan 2015 up to Date of Last Recorded Arrivals): |
489,821 |
Date of Last Recorded Arrivals: |
05.01.2020 |
Total 2020: |
333 |
Total 2019: |
11,471 |
Total 2018: |
23,370 |
Total 2017: |
119,369 |
Total 2016: |
181,436 |
Total 2015: |
153,842 |
Type: |
Country of first arrival in Europe |
Arrivals to Malta (Source: IOM and National Authorities): as of 05.01.2020
Cumulative Total (1 Jan 2015 up to Date of Last Recorded Arrivals): |
5,254 |
Date of Last Recorded Arrivals: |
05.01.2020 |
Total 2020: |
254 |
Total 2019: |
3,405 |
Total 2018: |
1,445 |
Total 2017: |
20 |
Total 2016: |
24 |
Total 2015: |
106 |
Type: |
Country of first arrival in Europe |
Arrivals to Cyprus (Source: IOM and National Authorities): as of 05.01.2020
Cumulative Total (1 Jan 2015 up to Date of Last Recorded Arrivals): |
10,708 |
Date of Last Recorded Arrivals: |
05.01.2020 |
Total 2020: |
0 |
Total 2019: |
7,647 |
Total 2018: |
1,351 |
Total 2017: |
1,078 |
Total 2016: |
345 |
Total 2015: |
287 |
Type: |
Country of first arrival in Europe |
Arrivals to Spain (Source: IOM and National Authorities): as of 05.01.2020
Cumulative Total (1 Jan 2015 up to Date of Last Recorded Arrivals): |
158,194 |
Date of Last Recorded Arrivals: |
05.01.2020 |
Total 2020: |
801 |
Total 2019: |
32,513 |
Total 2018: |
65,325 |
Total 2017: |
28,707 |
Total 2016: |
14,558 |
Total 2015: |
16,290 |
Type: |
Country of first arrival in Europe |
Source: Flow Monitoring Europe by IOM