Denmark vs Iceland: Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused
Denmark
395 Person
in 2025
Iceland
55 Person
in 2021
Denmark rank
37th
Iceland rank
40th
Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 395 Person against 55 Person in Iceland, a difference of 340 Person.
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 37th and Iceland ranks 40th of 42 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 Person | 5 Person | 60 Person | Denmark |
| 2010s | 203.5 Person | 34 Person | 169.5 Person | Denmark |
| 2020s | 560 Person | 35 Person | 525 Person | 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 Person against 55 Person in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals refused entry at the external borders between Denmark and Iceland?
- 340 Person, 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 37th and Iceland ranks 40th of 42 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.