So far in 2021, there have been 204 recorded migrant fatalities. Last year, it’s estimated that 3,589 migrants lost their lives in their attempt to leave their country and seek asylum.
One of the deadliest routes for refugees trying to get to Europe is the Mediterranean Sea, a barrier they usually have to cross in large numbers and improper conditions, using unfit boats.
Most refugees trying to reach Europe from countries in Africa and the Middle East travel by sea. Many die during the trip, with one of the main causes being drowning. In recent years, between 2,000 and 5,000 refugees have died trying to cross the Mediterranean according to refugee statistics.