Libya's Role in $50M Human Smuggling
The revenues from human smuggling networks across maritime routes to Europe are estimated to reach around $500 million in 2025, with migrants facing significant dangers such as drowning and kidnapping during their journeys. The report indicates that the cost of these trips varies greatly; about half of the migrants paid more than $7,500 to reach Italy and Malta from North Africa or Turkey, while the cost drops to approximately $170 along the northwest Africa to Canary Islands route. The number of smuggling attempts is estimated to involve between 190,000 and 209,000 people, with 3,404 losing their lives or going missing during the journeys, and authorities intercepting about 104,200 individuals. Data shows that the percentage of those relying on smugglers ranged from 57% to 90%, depending on the route. The activities of these smuggling networks are driven by migrants’ need for safety and better living opportunities, exposing them to severe risks. The United Nations calls for enhanced international cooperation to combat these networks and protect migrants.
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