In a press release from 3 February 2024, Fedasil reported that the number of people who returned from Belgium to their country of origin increased by 11% in 2024 compared to 2023. In total, 3.267 people chose to return voluntarily to their country of origin last year, compared to 2.952 in 2023.

Brazilians are the most numerous (1.000) to opt for voluntary return, followed by Moldovans (492), Georgians (191), Turks (151), Mongolians (134) and Colombians (122). 49,2% were irregularly staying migrants, 27,8% were applicants for international protection whose applications had been rejected and 23% were applicants for international protection.

For further details, please read the press release from Fedasil.