Spain vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data
Spain
58,910
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
22,275
in 2019
Spain rank
5th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
8th
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data over time
- Spain
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Spain currently reports 58,910 against 22,275 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 36,635.
That makes Spain's figure about 2.6 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Spain ahead.
Spain ranks 5th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th of 33 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Spain | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91,615 | 69,792 | 21,822 | Spain |
| 2010s | 55,138 | 51,492 | 3,645 | Spain |
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, Spain or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Spain, at 58,910 against 22,275 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data between Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 36,635, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
- How do Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
- Spain ranks 5th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th 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.