Iceland vs Norway: Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused
Iceland
55 Person
in 2021
Norway
395 Person
in 2025
Iceland rank
40th
Norway rank
37th
Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused over time
- Iceland
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 395 Person against 55 Person in Iceland, a difference of 340 Person.
That makes Norway's figure about 7.2 times Iceland's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 40th and Norway ranks 37th of 42 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 Person | 245 Person | 240 Person | Norway |
| 2010s | 34 Person | 303.5 Person | 269.5 Person | Norway |
| 2020s | 35 Person | 1,050 Person | 1,015 Person | Norway |
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 Norway?
- Norway, 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 Iceland and Norway?
- 340 Person, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Norway?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
- How do Iceland and Norway rank globally for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Iceland ranks 40th and Norway ranks 37th 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.