Belgium vs Ireland: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data
Belgium
9,420
in 2025
Ireland
5,460
in 2025
Belgium rank
15th
Ireland rank
17th
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 9,420 against 5,460 in Ireland, a difference of 3,960.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.7 times Ireland's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 15th and Ireland ranks 17th of 33 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,755 | 4,110 | 9,645 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 16,198 | 2,366 | 13,832 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 10,623 | 2,184 | 8,439 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data, Belgium or Ireland?
- Belgium, at 9,420 against 5,460 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Belgium and Ireland?
- 3,960, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
- Belgium ranks 15th and Ireland ranks 17th of 33 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data (rounded). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.