Greece is the main entry point for illegal immigrants into the European Union, with 88% of attempts occurring there. However, only 13% of those who cross the border stay in Greece. The number of illegal immigrants trying to enter Europe decreased by 33% in 2009 due to the economic crisis. The US saw a decrease in illegal immigration from 12.5 million in 2007 to 10.8 million in 2009.
Most people trying to enter the European Union illegally do so through Greece. 88 percent of all illegal attempts to enter Europe take place through Greece. The attempt may come from the water side, with immigrants trying to access Greece across the Aegean Sea and the northern border with Turkey. However, only around 13% of those who manage to cross the border stay in Greece.
More facts about immigrants:
The number of illegal immigrants trying to enter Europe decreased in 2009 by 33%. 106,000 were caught at borders, up from 160,000 in 2008.
Much of the reduction in illegal immigration attempts is attributed to the economic crisis and the loss of available jobs.
The Center for Immigration Studies estimates that there were 10.8 million illegal immigrants in the United States in 2009, down from 12.5 million in 2007.
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