Hungary vs Poland: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data

Hungary
20,515
in 2025
Poland
17,650
in 2025
Hungary rank
9th
Poland rank
11th

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

  • Hungary
  • Poland
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 20,515 against 17,650 in Poland, a difference of 2,865.

That makes Hungary's figure about 1.2 times Poland's.

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

Hungary ranks 9th and Poland ranks 11th of 33 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 6,070 4,975 1,095 Hungary
2010s 66,042 17,118 48,925 Hungary
2020s 110,307 14,278 96,028 Hungary

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, Hungary or Poland?
Hungary, at 20,515 against 17,650 in Poland as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Hungary and Poland?
2,865, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Poland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Hungary and Poland rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
Hungary ranks 9th and Poland ranks 11th 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