Short answer: CBP does not publish official monthly “Global Entry approvals only” figures. It does report Trusted Traveler Program totals (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, etc.) periodically—e.g., tens of millions of members overall, with growth each year. Estimates from past reports and demand patterns suggest tens of thousands of Global Entry applications are processed and approved each month, but the exact number is not publicly broken out by month or by program. What matters for you: application volume is high, so interview slots are scarce; catching a cancellation via alerts or using Enrollment on Arrival is how most people get an interview sooner. See our blog on Trusted Traveler growth and Global Entry Enrollment Trends in 2026.
What CBP Actually Publishes
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports aggregate Trusted Traveler statistics—total number of members, growth over time, and sometimes application volume across all programs (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, etc.). They do not typically release a monthly breakdown for “Global Entry applications received” or “Global Entry approvals per month.” So any “per month” number you see is an estimate or extrapolation, not an official stat.
Why This Matters for You
High application volume means more people competing for the same interview slots. Slots appear when someone cancels or when CBP adds capacity; they’re often taken within seconds. So regardless of the exact monthly approval count, the practical takeaway is: (1) conditional approval can take days to weeks; (2) the next available slot at a busy center can be months out; (3) using appointment alerts (e.g., GE Finder) to catch cancellations, or Enrollment on Arrival when returning from abroad, is how many people get an interview without waiting months. See How Global Entry Appointment Cancellations Actually Work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people get approved for Global Entry each month?
CBP does not publish a monthly Global Entry–only approval count. Trusted Traveler Programs overall have tens of millions of members and grow each year; estimates for Global Entry alone are in the tens of thousands of completions per month, but that’s not an official figure.
Where can I see official Global Entry statistics?
Check CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs pages and press releases for aggregate member counts and growth. Monthly Global Entry–specific approval numbers are not published.
✅ Key Takeaway
Official monthly Global Entry approval counts aren’t published. Demand is high and interview slots are scarce—use alerts or EOA to get an interview sooner.