Statistics on detention1201 In 2024, a total number of 19,148 detention orders have been issued following a removal decision (return/deportation decision). In addition, a total number of 5,167 asylum seekers have been detained in pre-removal detention centers (PRDCs). During 2024, a total number of 15,994 third country nationals have been detained in PRDCs across the country. At the end of 2024 (31 December 2024), a total number of 1,649 third-country nationals remained in administrative detention. Out of those 1,486 were detained in PRDCs and 163 third-country nationals were detained in police stations or other police facilities countrywide. Out of the total 1,486 persons detained in PRDCs at the end of 2024, 698 persons (46.97%) were asylum applicants. Moreover, on 31 December 2024, 37,21% of persons detained in PRDCs had been in detention for a period exceeding six (6) months. A number of 385 unaccompanied children have been detained in PRDCs during 2024, prior to their placement in a shelter for UAMs. Administrative detention: 2019-2024 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total number of asylum seekers detained in PRDCs 23,348 10,130 6,447 11,857 7,866 5,167 Total number of persons detained in PRDCs 30,007 14,993 12,020 18,966 19,003 15,994 Source: Directorate of the Hellenic Police, 8 February 2020, 11 February 2021, 8 March 2022, 2 February 2023, 18 January 2024, 16 January 2025. The breakdown of detained asylum seekers and the total population of detainees per pre-removal centre was as follows during the year: Breakdown of asylum seekers detained by pre-removal centre in 2024 Centres Detention throughout 2024 Detention at the end of 2024 Total population Asylum seekers Total population Amygdaleza 5,201 307 557 Tavros (Petrou Ralli) 1,993 32 133 Corinth 1,465 173 270 Paranesti, Drama 747 74 289 Xanthi 841 99 199 Fylakio, Orestiada 5,627 3 15 Lesvos 0 0 0 Kos 120 10 23 Total 15,994 698 1,486 Source: Directorate of the Hellenic Police 16 January 2025. Number of pre-removal detention centres (PRDCs): There were seven active pre-removal detention centres in Greece at the end of 2024 This includes five centres on the mainland (Amygdaleza, Tavros, Corinth, Xanthi, Paranesti, Fylakio) and one on the islands (Kos). The total pre-removal detention capacity stood at 3,336 places.1202 In addition, police stations and other holding facilities were also used for prolonged migration detention, despite the fact that, as the ECtHR has found, these facilities are not 1201 1202 Information provided by the Directorate of the Hellenic Police, 16 January 2025. Information provided by the Directorate of the Hellenic Police, 16 January 2025. 218