Denmark vs Portugal: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data

Denmark
1,375
in 2025
Portugal
735
in 2025
Denmark rank
28th
Portugal rank
29th

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

  • Denmark
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 1,375 against 735 in Portugal, a difference of 640.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.9 times Portugal's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Portugal ahead.

Denmark ranks 28th and Portugal ranks 29th of 33 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 640 11,130 10,490 Portugal
2010s 959.5 6,641 5,682 Portugal
2020s 906.67 1,753 846.67 Portugal

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, Denmark or Portugal?
Denmark, at 1,375 against 735 in Portugal as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Denmark and Portugal?
640, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Portugal?
17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
How do Denmark and Portugal rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
Denmark ranks 28th and Portugal ranks 29th 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