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

Germany
168,360
in 2025
Greece
60,800
in 2025
Germany rank
1st
Greece rank
4th

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

  • Germany
  • Greece
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 168,360 against 60,800 in Greece, a difference of 107,560.

That makes Germany's figure about 2.8 times Greece's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Greece ahead.

Germany ranks 1st and Greece ranks 4th of 33 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Greece Difference Ahead
2000s 51,625 107,515 55,890 Greece
2010s 155,736 179,396 23,661 Greece
2020s 186,285 57,395 128,890 Germany

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, Germany or Greece?
Germany, at 168,360 against 60,800 in Greece as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Germany and Greece?
107,560, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Greece?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Germany and Greece rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
Germany ranks 1st 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