France vs Spain: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data
France
159,460
in 2025
Spain
58,910
in 2025
France rank
2nd
Spain rank
5th
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 159,460 against 58,910 in Spain, a difference of 100,550.
That makes France's figure about 2.7 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was France ahead.
France ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 5th of 33 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 94,022 | 91,615 | 2,408 | France |
| 2010s | 85,242 | 55,138 | 30,104 | France |
| 2020s | 126,157 | 67,573 | 58,583 | 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 Spain?
- France, at 159,460 against 58,910 in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between France and Spain?
- 100,550, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
- France ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 5th 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.