Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused in Denmark
Denmark: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders was 395 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
395 Person
Change on year
down 17.7%
World rank
37th
of 42 countries
All-time high
650 Person
in 2019
All-time low
60 Person
in 2009
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Denmark, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Denmark is 395 Person, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 17.7% on the previous year and up 216.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Denmark peaked at 650 Person in 2019 and was at its lowest, 60 Person, in 2009.
Denmark ranks 37th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 70 Person | — |
| 2009 | 60 Person | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 80 Person | +33.3% |
| 2011 | 115 Person | +43.8% |
| 2012 | 95 Person | -17.4% |
| 2013 | 140 Person | +47.4% |
| 2014 | 85 Person | -39.3% |
| 2015 | 125 Person | +47.1% |
| 2016 | 120 Person | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 300 Person | +150.0% |
| 2018 | 325 Person | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 650 Person | +100.0% |
| 2020 | 480 Person | -26.2% |
| 2021 | 640 Person | +33.3% |
| 2022 | 535 Person | -16.4% |
| 2023 | 510 Person | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 480 Person | -5.9% |
| 2025 | 395 Person | -17.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 395 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,150 Person, 18% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 395 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,150 Person, 18% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65 Person | 60 Person | 70 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 203.5 Person | 80 Person | 650 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 506.67 Person | 395 Person | 640 Person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Denmark?
- Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Denmark was 395 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 650 Person in 2019.
- What is the lowest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 Person in 2009.
- How does Denmark rank for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Denmark ranks 37th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 216.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders - annual data (rounded). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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