Poland vs United Kingdom: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders

Poland
28,960 Person
in 2025
United Kingdom
18,275 Person
in 2019
Poland rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
3rd

Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders over time

  • Poland
  • United Kingdom
20.0k40.0k60.0k200820162025

How they compare

Poland currently reports 28,960 Person against 18,275 Person in United Kingdom, a difference of 10,685 Person.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.6 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2008 it was United Kingdom ahead.

Poland ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 42 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 21,870 Person 22,050 Person 180 Person United Kingdom
2010s 35,596 Person 15,631 Person 19,966 Person Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher third country nationals refused entry at the external borders, Poland or United Kingdom?
Poland, at 28,960 Person against 18,275 Person in United Kingdom as of 2025.
What is the difference in third country nationals refused entry at the external borders between Poland and United Kingdom?
10,685 Person, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and United Kingdom?
12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
How do Poland and United Kingdom rank globally for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
Poland ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders - annual data (rounded)
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 730 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed