Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Greece

Greece: Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data was 26,635 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
26,635 Person
Change on year
down 15.6%
World rank
6th
of 41 countries
All-time high
146,335 Person
in 2008
All-time low
26,635 Person
in 2025
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Greece, 2008–2025

25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k2008201620252008: 146.3k Person2009: 126.1k Person2010: 132.5k Person2011: 88.8k Person2012: 84.7k Person2013: 43.1k Person2014: 73.7k Person2015: 104.6k Person2016: 33.8k Person2017: 45.8k Person2018: 58.3k Person2019: 78.9k Person2020: 38.5k Person2021: 28.8k Person2022: 33.5k Person2023: 29.8k Person2024: 31.6k Person2025: 26.6k Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Greece is 26,635 Person, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is down 15.6% on the previous year and down 74.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Greece peaked at 146,335 Person in 2008 and was at its lowest, 26,635 Person, in 2025.

That places Greece 6th out of 41 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Greece, year by year

Annual values for Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data (rounded) in Greece, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 146,335 Person —
2009 126,140 Person -13.8%
2010 132,525 Person +5.1%
2011 88,820 Person -33.0%
2012 84,705 Person -4.6%
2013 43,150 Person -49.1%
2014 73,670 Person +70.7%
2015 104,575 Person +42.0%
2016 33,790 Person -67.7%
2017 45,765 Person +35.4%
2018 58,325 Person +27.4%
2019 78,880 Person +35.2%
2020 38,540 Person -51.1%
2021 28,815 Person -25.2%
2022 33,500 Person +16.3%
2023 29,825 Person -11.0%
2024 31,565 Person +5.8%
2025 26,635 Person -15.6%

Greece compared with similar countries

  • Greece's 26,635 Person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,080 Person, 2.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Greece's 26,635 Person is above the median for high income countries, which is 9,080 Person, 2.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 136,238 Person 126,140 Person 146,335 Person 2
2010s 74,420 Person 33,790 Person 132,525 Person 10
2020s 31,480 Person 26,635 Person 38,540 Person 6

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 3 Spain 53,700 Person compare
  2. 4 Netherlands 31,230 Person compare
  3. 4 Netherlands 31,230 Person compare
  4. 7 Belgium 25,340 Person compare
  5. 8 United Kingdom 22,275 Person compare
  6. 8 United Kingdom 22,275 Person compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Greece?
Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Greece was 26,635 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 146,335 Person in 2008.
What is the lowest third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 26,635 Person in 2025.
How does Greece rank for third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data?
Greece ranks 6th out of 41 countries with data for 2025.
Is third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data (rounded). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data (rounded)
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 700 data points, 2008–2025
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