Central Mediterranean: 3,917 sea arrivals in October, up from September
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According to data from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, 3,917 people arrived by sea in the central Mediterranean in October. The number rose by 18% compared with the previous month, but it remains lower than in the same period of 2025. This route is one of the most used by people seeking protection in Europe, and it leads mainly to Italy.
The increase recorded in October shows that, even in autumn, departures from the coasts of North Africa have not stopped. Italian authorities and humanitarian organisations are closely monitoring the arrivals, which take place mainly in Sicily, Calabria and the smaller islands. The people who arrive are often in difficult condition after long and dangerous journeys.
By contrast, the comparison with 2025 shows an overall decrease. Experts explain that flows vary greatly from one month to the next, due to the weather, the political situation in the countries of departure and decisions on controls along the coasts. For this reason, monthly data should be read together with those of other periods of the year.
In conclusion, the October figures confirm that the central Mediterranean route remains active. UNHCR continues to call for safe reception systems and legal pathways of entry, while the issue of immigration remains at the centre of public debate in Italy and across Europe.
Sources: UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
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