Iceland vs Portugal: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data
Iceland
130
in 2021
Portugal
735
in 2025
Iceland rank
32nd
Portugal rank
29th
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data over time
- Iceland
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 735 against 130 in Iceland, a difference of 605.
That makes Portugal's figure about 5.7 times Iceland's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 32nd and Portugal ranks 29th of 33 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30 | 11,130 | 11,100 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 51.67 | 6,132 | 6,080 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 130 | 1,855 | 1,725 | Portugal |
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, Iceland or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 735 against 130 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Iceland and Portugal?
- 605, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Portugal?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2021.
- How do Iceland and Portugal rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
- Iceland ranks 32nd and Portugal ranks 29th 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.