In September 2024, approximately 4,192 people reached the United Kingdom by crossing the English Channel in a small boat. Attempts to reach the UK via the Channel have increased significantly since 2020, with travel and trade disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic likely one of the main factors.
Cumulative number of people detected arriving or heading to the United Kingdom in small boats per year from January 2018 to September 2024
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UK Home Office, & GOV.UK. (November 28, 2024). Cumulative number of people detected arriving or heading to the United Kingdom in small boats per year from January 2018 to September 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1171253/small-boat-channel-crossings-in-the-uk/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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