Denmark vs Iceland: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders
Denmark
395
in 2025
Iceland
55
in 2021
Denmark rank
28th
Iceland rank
31st
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 395 against 55 in Iceland, a difference of 340.
That makes Denmark's figure about 7.2 times Iceland's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 28th and Iceland ranks 31st of 33 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65 | 5 | 60 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 203.5 | 34 | 169.5 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 560 | 35 | 525 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher third country nationals refused entry at the external borders, Denmark or Iceland?
- Denmark, at 395 against 55 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals refused entry at the external borders between Denmark and Iceland?
- 340, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Denmark ranks 28th and Iceland ranks 31st 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.