Malta vs Sweden: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data
Malta
2,150
in 2025
Sweden
2,495
in 2025
Malta rank
25th
Sweden rank
22nd
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data over time
- Malta
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 2,495 against 2,150 in Malta, a difference of 345.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.2 times Malta's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Malta ranks 25th and Sweden ranks 22nd of 33 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malta | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,690 | 22,230 | 20,540 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 1,034 | 17,736 | 16,701 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 1,407 | 2,612 | 1,206 | Sweden |
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, Malta or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 2,495 against 2,150 in Malta as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Malta and Sweden?
- 345, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Sweden?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Malta and Sweden rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
- Malta ranks 25th and Sweden ranks 22nd 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.