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

Greece
60,800
in 2025
Romania
24,350
in 2025
Greece rank
4th
Romania rank
7th

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

  • Greece
  • Romania
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How they compare

Greece currently reports 60,800 against 24,350 in Romania, a difference of 36,450.

That makes Greece's figure about 2.5 times Romania's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.

Greece ranks 4th and Romania ranks 7th of 33 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 107,515 4,078 103,438 Greece
2010s 179,396 2,714 176,682 Greece
2020s 57,395 18,502 38,893 Greece

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, Greece or Romania?
Greece, at 60,800 against 24,350 in Romania as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Greece and Romania?
36,450, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Romania?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Greece and Romania rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
Greece ranks 4th and Romania ranks 7th 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