Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Ireland

Ireland: Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data was 6,260 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
6,260 Person
Change on year
up 91.1%
World rank
21st
of 41 countries
All-time high
6,260 Person
in 2025
All-time low
160 Person
in 2021
Years of data
18
2008–2025

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

02.0k4.0k6.0k2008201620252008: 1.3k Person2009: 1.6k Person2010: 1.5k Person2011: 1.8k Person2012: 2.1k Person2013: 2.1k Person2014: 970 Person2015: 875 Person2016: 1.4k Person2017: 1.1k Person2018: 1.4k Person2019: 2.5k Person2020: 795 Person2021: 160 Person2022: 630 Person2023: 1.1k Person2024: 3.3k Person2025: 6.3k Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

In 2025, third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Ireland stood at 6,260 Person. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.

That represents a change of up 91.1% on the previous year and up 615.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Ireland peaked at 6,260 Person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 160 Person, in 2021.

That places Ireland 21st out of 41 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data (rounded) in Ireland, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 1,285 Person —
2009 1,615 Person +25.7%
2010 1,495 Person -7.4%
2011 1,805 Person +20.7%
2012 2,065 Person +14.4%
2013 2,145 Person +3.9%
2014 970 Person -54.8%
2015 875 Person -9.8%
2016 1,355 Person +54.9%
2017 1,105 Person -18.5%
2018 1,385 Person +25.3%
2019 2,535 Person +83.0%
2020 795 Person -68.6%
2021 160 Person -79.9%
2022 630 Person +293.8%
2023 1,065 Person +69.0%
2024 3,275 Person +207.5%
2025 6,260 Person +91.1%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 6,260 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,080 Person, 69% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 6,260 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 9,080 Person, 69% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,450 Person 1,285 Person 1,615 Person 2
2010s 1,574 Person 875 Person 2,535 Person 10
2020s 2,031 Person 160 Person 6,260 Person 6

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 18 Austria 11,165 Person compare
  2. 19 Switzerland 9,755 Person compare
  3. 20 Hungary 9,080 Person compare
  4. 22 Czechia 5,250 Person compare
  5. 23 Finland 5,070 Person compare
  6. 24 Lithuania 4,900 Person compare
  7. 24 Lithuania 4,900 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 Ireland?
Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Ireland was 6,260 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 6,260 Person in 2025.
What is the lowest third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 160 Person in 2021.
How does Ireland rank for third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data?
Ireland ranks 21st out of 41 countries with data for 2025.
Is third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 615.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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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