Norway vs Sweden: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data
Norway
5,100
in 2025
Sweden
2,495
in 2025
Norway rank
19th
Sweden rank
22nd
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data over time
- Norway
- Sweden
How they compare
Norway currently reports 5,100 against 2,495 in Sweden, a difference of 2,605.
That makes Norway's figure about 2.0 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Sweden ahead.
Norway ranks 19th and Sweden ranks 22nd of 33 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,600 | 22,230 | 20,630 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 3,478 | 17,736 | 14,258 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 2,935 | 2,612 | 322.5 | Norway |
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, Norway or Sweden?
- Norway, at 5,100 against 2,495 in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Norway and Sweden?
- 2,605, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Norway and Sweden rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
- Norway ranks 19th 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.