Cyprus vs Ireland: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data

Cyprus
5,335
in 2025
Ireland
5,460
in 2025
Cyprus rank
18th
Ireland rank
17th

Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data over time

  • Cyprus
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 5,460 against 5,335 in Cyprus, a difference of 125.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Cyprus ahead.

Cyprus ranks 18th and Ireland ranks 17th of 33 countries.

Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cyprus Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 7,515 4,110 3,405 Cyprus
2010s 6,276 2,366 3,910 Cyprus
2020s 10,536 2,184 8,352 Cyprus

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, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland, at 5,460 against 5,335 in Cyprus as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Cyprus and Ireland?
125, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Ireland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Cyprus and Ireland rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
Cyprus ranks 18th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data (rounded)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 579 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed