This section provides ongoing monitoring of migrant flows to Yemen, presenting the latest statistics and data on arrivals, transit, and movement. It aims to offer a clear overview of the size and trajectory of these flows to facilitate awareness campaigns and informed decision-making.
Recent data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) indicate notable shifts in migration patterns to Yemen, particularly in the demographic composition of arrivals and the growing concentration of flows along specific coastal areas—most prominently in Abyan governorate. According to IOM’s January 2026 report, 21,050 migrants entered Yemen, marking a slight…
Migrants Rights Monitor (MRM) indicates that recent data show significant changes in African migration patterns to Yemen, highlighting the adaptability of smuggling networks in response to intensified security operations along the southern coast. Despite ongoing humanitarian challenges, Yemen remains a major transit point for migrants from the Horn of Africa on their way to the…
Yemen continues to serve as a critical transit route for African migrants fleeing conflict, poverty, and instability in the Horn of Africa. According to the IOM Yemen Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in December 2025, 21,996 migrants entered Yemen, an increase from 17,659 in November. The primary departure point was Djibouti (80%), followed by Somalia (18%)…
Recent data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) indicate notable shifts in migration patterns to Yemen, particularly in the demographic composition of arrivals and the growing concentration of flows along specific coastal areas—most prominently in Abyan governorate. According to IOM’s January 2026 report, 21,050 migrants entered Yemen, marking a slight…
Migrants Rights Monitor (MRM) indicates that recent data show significant changes in African migration patterns to Yemen, highlighting the adaptability of smuggling networks in response to intensified security operations along the southern coast. Despite ongoing humanitarian challenges, Yemen remains a major transit point for migrants from the Horn of Africa on their way to the…
Yemen continues to serve as a critical transit route for African migrants fleeing conflict, poverty, and instability in the Horn of Africa. According to the IOM Yemen Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in December 2025, 21,996 migrants entered Yemen, an increase from 17,659 in November. The primary departure point was Djibouti (80%), followed by Somalia (18%)…