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Migration statistics: El Hierro and Lanzarote in 2026
Between 1 January and 30 September 2026, 7179 people were rescued on boats in the Canary Islands. El Hierro and Lanzarote are the main destinations.
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A total of 5648 people arrived on both islands. This represents approximately 78.6% of all arrivals. El Hierro is the primary destination with 3515 people, accounting for 48.96%. Lanzarote received 2133 people, accounting for 29.71%. Lanzarote recorded 41 landings compared to 31 on El Hierro. The average number of people per boat in La Restinga is 113. On El Hierro, the average is 52. Significantly lower numbers were recorded on Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, and La Gomera. One fifth of those rescued are minors.
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