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

Greece
60,800
in 2025
Spain
58,910
in 2025
Greece rank
4th
Spain rank
5th

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

  • Greece
  • Spain
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How they compare

Greece currently reports 60,800 against 58,910 in Spain, a difference of 1,890.

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

Greece ranks 4th and Spain ranks 5th of 33 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 107,515 91,615 15,900 Greece
2010s 179,396 55,138 124,259 Greece
2020s 57,395 67,573 10,178 Spain

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 Spain?
Greece, at 60,800 against 58,910 in Spain as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Greece and Spain?
1,890, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Spain?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Greece and Spain rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
Greece ranks 4th 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.

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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