France vs Greece: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data

France
159,460
in 2025
Greece
60,800
in 2025
France rank
2nd
Greece rank
4th

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

  • France
  • Greece
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How they compare

France currently reports 159,460 against 60,800 in Greece, a difference of 98,660.

That makes France's figure about 2.6 times Greece's.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was France ahead.

France ranks 2nd and Greece ranks 4th of 33 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Greece in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Greece Difference Ahead
2000s 94,022 107,515 13,492 Greece
2010s 85,242 179,396 94,154 Greece
2020s 126,157 57,395 68,762 France

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, France or Greece?
France, at 159,460 against 60,800 in Greece as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between France and Greece?
98,660, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Greece?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do France and Greece rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
France ranks 2nd and Greece ranks 4th 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