Iceland vs Malta: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders
Iceland
55
in 2021
Malta
320
in 2025
Iceland rank
31st
Malta rank
30th
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders over time
- Iceland
- Malta
How they compare
Malta currently reports 320 against 55 in Iceland, a difference of 265.
That makes Malta's figure about 5.8 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Malta ahead.
Iceland ranks 31st and Malta ranks 30th of 33 countries.
Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 130 | 125 | Malta |
| 2010s | 34 | 263 | 229 | Malta |
| 2020s | 35 | 187.5 | 152.5 | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher third country nationals refused entry at the external borders, Iceland or Malta?
- Malta, at 320 against 55 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in third country nationals refused entry at the external borders between Iceland and Malta?
- 265, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
- How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Iceland ranks 31st and Malta ranks 30th 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.