Greece 04 - 10 Mar 2024

Aegean Islands Weekly Snapshot

Sea arrivals Entry Points
This week, the Aegean islands saw 647 arrivals, an increase from last week's
399.
The average of the daily arrivals on the Aegean islands for this week is 92.
Lesvos, 154

2022 2023 2024

1286 Chios, 25
1171

Samos, 60
915

Other, 279

647
399

Dodecanese, 129
296
212

185

177
148
135

122

122
18

18

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Population in the CCACs

Currently, 10,225 refugees and migrants reside in the Closed Controlled Access Center(s).

Most of them are from Afghanistan (41%), Syria (23%) and State of Palestine (9%). Men account for 55% of the population, women for 20% and children for
25%.

Afghanistan 41% Children 25%

Syria 23%

State of Palestine 9%
Men 55%
Eritrea 6%

Sierra Leone 4% Women 20%

Other 17%

Population on the Islands Departures

There are 11,149 refugees and migrants on the Aegean islands. Out of this This week, 431 refugees and migrants departed from the Aegean islands
total, 10,225 reside at the CCACs and 272 are hosted in other facilities. to the mainland.
UNHCR estimates that there are also 652 self-accommodated in the islands.
1210
Self-accommodated 1331
Other facilities* 2% 6% 1263

652

11,149 431
Total Population

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CCACs 92%

Published on 13/03/2024 more information: UNHCR Operational Portal - Greece

*Other facilities include shelters for unaccompanied children, detention facilities, etc.
Refugees and migrants includes asylum-seekers, beneficiaries of international protection and people out of the asylum procedure.
Departures to the mainland mainly include: i) transfers in the context of IOM Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme, ii) transfers of unaccompanied children to State-run facilities, iii) organized
transfers supported by the government, including controlled facilities for temporary accommodation of asylum-seekers in the mainland/sites, and iv) those who depart on their own means.
Data Sources: Population data - Partial Data from the Government and other sources; Arrivals/Departures - Hellenic Police, Hellenic Coastguard
Figures are subject to future adjustment based on consolidated figures provided by the authorities. Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding and slightly differ between the text and graphs.
The boundaries, the names shown and the designations used on the map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Lesvos Weekly Snapshot

Sea arrivals Entry Points
This week, Lesvos saw 154 arrivals, an increase from last week's 46.

The average of the daily arrivals on Lesvos for this week is 22.
Lesvos, 154

2022 2023 2024

Chios, 25
838

Samos, 60
476

Other, 279
379

Dodecanese, 129
185

154
110
68

65
53

46

42
26
0

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Population in the CCAC

Currently, 3,605 refugees and migrants reside in the Closed Controlled Access Center.

Most of them are from Afghanistan (67%), Eritrea (13%) and Syria (7%). Men account for 41% of the population, women for 26% and children for 33%.

Children 33%
Afghanistan 67%

Eritrea 13%
Men 41%
Syria 7%

Sudan 5%

Sierra Leone 2%

Other 7% Women 26%

Population on the Island Departures

There are 3,990 refugees and migrants on Lesvos. Out of this total, 3,605 This week, 17 refugees and migrants departed from Lesvos to the
reside at the CCAC and 166 are hosted in other facilities. UNHCR identified mainland.
219 self-accommodated refugees in the island up to this date.
Self-accommodated 377
Other facilities* 4% 5% 307
290

142
3,990
Total Population
17

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CCAC 90%

Published on 13/03/2024 more information: UNHCR Operational Portal - Greece

*Other facilities include shelters for unaccompanied children, detention facilities, etc.
Refugees and migrants includes asylum-seekers, beneficiaries of international protection and people out of the asylum procedure.
Departures to the mainland mainly include: i) transfers in the context of IOM Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme, ii) transfers of unaccompanied children to State-run facilities, iii) organized
transfers supported by the government, including controlled facilities for temporary accommodation of asylum-seekers in the mainland/sites, and iv) those who depart on their own means.
Data Sources: Population data - Partial Data from the Government and other sources; Arrivals/Departures - Hellenic Police, Hellenic Coastguard
Figures are subject to future adjustment based on consolidated figures provided by the authorities. Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding and slightly differ between the text and graphs.
The boundaries, the names shown and the designations used on the map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Chios Island Weekly Snapshot

Sea arrivals Entry Points
This week, Chios island saw 25 arrivals, a decrease from last week's 33.

The average of the daily arrivals on Chios island for this week is 4.
Lesvos, 154

2022 2023 2024

Chios, 25
234

Samos, 60

Other, 279
114
102

41 Dodecanese, 129
33
26
25

25
13
0
0

0
0

0
0

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Population in the CCAC

Currently, 1,074 refugees and migrants reside in the Closed Controlled Access Center.

Most of them are from Afghanistan (32%), Somalia (18%) and Syria (15%). Men account for 50% of the population, women for 26% and children for 24%.

Afghanistan 32% Children 24%

Somalia 18%

Syria 15% Men 50%

Sierra Leone 8%

State of Palestine 7%
Women 26%
Other 20%

Population on the Island Departures

There are 1,199 refugees and migrants on Chios island. Out of this total, This week, 57 refugees and migrants departed from Chios island to the
1,074 reside at the CCAC and 16 are hosted in other facilities. UNHCR mainland
estimates that there are also 109 self-accommodated in the island.

Self-accommodated
Other facilities* 1% 9% 147 149

1,199 62 57
Total Population 28

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CCAC 90%

Published on 13/03/2024 more information: UNHCR Operational Portal - Greece

*Other facilities include shelters for unaccompanied children, detention facilities, etc.
Refugees and migrants includes asylum-seekers, beneficiaries of international protection and people out of the asylum procedure.
Departures to the mainland mainly include: i) transfers in the context of IOM Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme, ii) transfers of unaccompanied children to State-run facilities, iii) organized
transfers supported by the government, including controlled facilities for temporary accommodation of asylum-seekers in the mainland/sites, and iv) those who depart on their own means.
Data Sources: Population data - Partial Data from the Government and other sources; Arrivals/Departures - Hellenic Police, Hellenic Coastguard
Figures are subject to future adjustment based on consolidated figures provided by the authorities. Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding and slightly differ between the text and graphs.
The boundaries, the names shown and the designations used on the map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Samos Island Weekly Snapshot

Sea arrivals Entry Points
This week, Samos island saw 60 arrivals, a decrease from last week's 135.

The average of the daily arrivals on Samos island for this week is 9.
Lesvos, 154

2022 2023 2024

Chios, 25
154

135
Samos, 60
106

Other, 279
81

60
Dodecanese, 129
39
37
31
24

10
6
1
0

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Population in the CCAC

Currently, 2,744 refugees and migrants reside in the Closed Controlled Access Center.

Most of the registered population are from Afghanistan (33%), Syria (27%) and State of Palestine (19%). Men account for 54% of the population, women for 21%
and children for 25%.

Afghanistan 33% Children 25%

Syria 27%

State of Palestine 19%

Men 54%
Sierra Leone 7%

DRC 2% Women 21%

Other 12%

Population on the Island Departures

There are 2,793 refugees and migrants on Samos island. Out of this total, This week, 97 refugees and migrants departed from Samos island to the
the 2,744 reside at the CCAC and 15 are hosted in other facilities. UNHCR mainland.
estimates that there are also 34 self-accommodated in the island. 356
Other facilities* 0.5%
292
Self-accommodated
1.2%
203

2,793 96 97
Total Population

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CCAC 98.2%

Published on 13/03/2024 more information: UNHCR Operational Portal - Greece

*Other facilities include shelters for unaccompanied children, detention facilities, etc.
Refugees and migrants includes asylum-seekers, beneficiaries of international protection and people out of the asylum procedure.
Departures to the mainland mainly include: i) transfers in the context of IOM Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme, ii) transfers of unaccompanied children to State-run facilities, iii) organized
transfers supported by the government, including controlled facilities for temporary accommodation of asylum-seekers in the mainland/sites, and iv) those who depart on their own means.
Data Sources: Population data - Partial Data from the Government and other sources; Arrivals/Departures - Hellenic Police, Hellenic Coastguard
Figures are subject to future adjustment based on consolidated figures provided by the authorities. Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding and slightly differ between the text and graphs.
The boundaries, the names shown and the designations used on the map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Dodecanese Islands Weekly Snapshot

Sea arrivals Entry Points
This week, the Dodecanese islands saw 129 arrivals, a decrease from last week's
172.

The average of the daily arrivals on the Dodecanese islands for this week is 18. Lesvos, 154

2022 2023 2024

Chios, 25
198

172
Samos, 60
150

141

129
116

Other, 279
72
63

Dodecanese, 129
57
56

46
28

21
18

17

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Population in Kos CCAC and Leros CCAC

Currently, 2,802 refugees and migrants reside in Kos CCAC and Leros CCAC.

Most of them are from Syria (48%), State of Palestine (14%) and Egypt (10%). Men account for 70% of the population, women for 13% and children for 18%.

Children 18%
Syria 48%

State of Palestine 14%

Women
Egypt 10% 13%

Afghanistan 10%

Yemen 6% Men 69%

Other 11%

Population on the Dodecanese Islands Departures

There are 3,111 refugees and migrants on the Dodecanese islands. Out of this This week, 260 refugees and migrants departed from the Dodecanese
total, 1,898 reside at the CCAC in Kos, and 904 at the CCAC Leros. In Kos, an islands to the mainland.
estimated 240 people are self-accommodated and an additional 19 are hosted in
other facilities, while in Leros, an estimated 50 people are self-accommodated,
with an additional 0 being hosted in other facilities. 604
Self-accommodated 519 532
5.2%
Other faciliti…
0.9%
352
260
2,157 954
Kos Leros

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CCAC 88.0% CCAC 94.8%
Published on 13/03/2024 more information: UNHCR Operational Portal - Greece
*Other facilities include shelters for unaccompanied children, detention facilities, etc.
Refugees and migrants includes asylum-seekers, beneficiaries of international protection and people out of the asylum procedure.
Departures to the mainland mainly include: i) transfers in the context of IOM Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme, ii) transfers of unaccompanied children to State-run facilities, iii) organized
transfers supported by the government, including controlled facilities for temporary accommodation of asylum-seekers in the mainland/sites, and iv) those who depart on their own means.
Data Sources: Population data - Partial Data from the Government and other sources; Arrivals/Departures - Hellenic Police, Hellenic Coastguard
Figures are subject to future adjustment based on consolidated figures provided by the authorities. Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding and slightly differ between the text and graphs.
The boundaries, the names shown and the designations used on the map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.