Ireland vs Lithuania: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data

Ireland
5,460
in 2025
Lithuania
5,035
in 2025
Ireland rank
17th
Lithuania rank
20th

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

  • Ireland
  • Lithuania
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 5,460 against 5,035 in Lithuania, a difference of 425.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Lithuania's.

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

Ireland ranks 17th and Lithuania ranks 20th of 33 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Lithuania in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Lithuania Difference Ahead
2000s 4,110 1,202 2,908 Ireland
2010s 2,366 2,096 269 Ireland
2020s 2,184 4,026 1,842 Lithuania

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, Ireland or Lithuania?
Ireland, at 5,460 against 5,035 in Lithuania as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Ireland and Lithuania?
425, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Lithuania?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Ireland and Lithuania rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
Ireland ranks 17th and Lithuania ranks 20th 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