Poland vs United Kingdom: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders
Poland
28,960
in 2025
United Kingdom
18,275
in 2019
Poland rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
2nd
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders over time
- Poland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Poland currently reports 28,960 against 18,275 in United Kingdom, a difference of 10,685.
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 2nd of 33 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 | 22,050 | 180 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 35,596 | 15,631 | 19,966 | 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 against 18,275 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, 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 2nd 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.