Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020): Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data was 719,395 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
719,395
Change on year
down 21.7%
Rank
1st
of 2 regions
All-time high
2.09 million
in 2015
All-time low
394,060
in 2012
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) is 719,395, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 21.7% on the previous year and down 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) peaked at 2.09 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 394,060, in 2012.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 513,415 | — |
| 2009 | 498,780 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 455,150 | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 420,540 | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 394,060 | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 394,855 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 606,850 | +53.7% |
| 2015 | 2.09 million | +243.7% |
| 2016 | 924,035 | -55.7% |
| 2017 | 563,825 | -39.0% |
| 2018 | 572,415 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 628,735 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 557,760 | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 679,845 | +21.9% |
| 2022 | 1.12 million | +65.0% |
| 2023 | 1.27 million | +12.8% |
| 2024 | 918,525 | -27.4% |
| 2025 | 719,395 | -21.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 506,098 | 498,780 | 513,415 | 2 |
| 2010s | 704,592 | 394,060 | 2.09 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 877,081 | 557,760 | 1.27 million | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
- Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) was 719,395 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data recorded in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
- The highest recorded value was 2.09 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data recorded in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
- The lowest recorded value was 394,060 in 2012.
- How does European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
- European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st out of 2 regions with data for 2025.
- Is third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data rising or falling in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data (rounded). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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