The Ministry of Interior report indicates that, nationwide, irregular migrant arrivals to Spain have decreased by 47.5%, with a total of 7,030 people registered by April 15. Of these, 2,097 arrived in the Canary archipelago, which remains a key maritime entry point.

Despite the overall downward trend, the Canary route has shown a slight resurgence in recent weeks, with approximately 550 people arriving in five boats to islands such as El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria. These vessels primarily originated from Gambia and Morocco.

This resurgence is attributed to factors such as stricter border controls in West Africa, which push migrants to undertake longer and more dangerous routes. Political and economic instability in countries of origin, coupled with a lack of job opportunities, especially among the youth, also contribute to this situation.

In contrast to the general decrease in maritime arrivals, which saw a 61.2% drop in Spain, arrivals to the Peninsula and Balearic Islands have increased by 21.2%, totaling 2,898 migrants. On the other hand, irregular land entries to Ceuta and Melilla have seen a 322.1% increase, with 2,026 people registered by the same date.