Main countries of origin in return & deportation orders: 2025 5000 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Afghanistan Egypt Syria Albania Sudan Return (L 5226/2025) Somalia Georgia Pakistan Eritrea Yemen Deportation (L 3386/2005) Source: Ministry of Citizen Protection, Reply to parliamentary question, 16 Mar 2026 Throughout the past year, Greece carried out a total of 5,736 returns and deportations. This represents a decrease from 5,865 in 2024 and 6,340 in 2023. Of the 5,736 returns and deportations conducted in 2025, 2,464 were forced removals, 1,240 were voluntary departures within a set deadline following a return decision, and 2,032 were voluntary returns assisted by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Main countries of return by category: 2025 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Albania Georgia Pakistan Egypt Nepal India Turkiye Bulgaria Bangladesh Syria Forced removal Voluntary departure Voluntary return Source: Ministry of Citizen Protection, Reply to parliamentary question, 16 Mar 2026 RSA POLICY NOTE │ IMMIGRATION DETENTION | MAR 2026 3