Cyprus vs Sweden: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders
Cyprus
1,145
in 2025
Sweden
1,175
in 2025
Cyprus rank
22nd
Sweden rank
21st
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders over time
- Cyprus
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 1,175 against 1,145 in Cyprus, a difference of 30.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Cyprus ahead.
Cyprus ranks 22nd and Sweden ranks 21st of 33 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 782.5 | 45 | 737.5 | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 799 | 648.5 | 150.5 | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 600.83 | 949.17 | 348.33 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher third country nationals refused entry at the external borders, Cyprus or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 1,175 against 1,145 in Cyprus as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals refused entry at the external borders between Cyprus and Sweden?
- 30, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Sweden?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Sweden rank globally for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Cyprus ranks 22nd and Sweden ranks 21st of 33 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders - annual data (rounded). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.