Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused in France
France: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders was 12,210 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in France, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in France is 12,210 Person, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 19.3% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in France peaked at 86,320 Person in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4,240 Person, in 2020.
That places France 5th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 France, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16,695 Person | — |
| 2009 | 14,280 Person | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 9,490 Person | -33.5% |
| 2011 | 10,220 Person | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 10,835 Person | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 11,315 Person | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 11,030 Person | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 10,860 Person | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 8,580 Person | -21.0% |
| 2017 | 86,320 Person | +906.1% |
| 2018 | 70,445 Person | -18.4% |
| 2019 | 10,965 Person | -84.4% |
| 2020 | 4,240 Person | -61.3% |
| 2021 | 8,210 Person | +93.6% |
| 2022 | 9,180 Person | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 9,650 Person | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 10,235 Person | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 12,210 Person | +19.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 12,210 Person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,150 Person, 5.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- France's 12,210 Person is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,150 Person, 5.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +906.1% | 8,580 Person | 86,320 Person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,488 Person | 14,280 Person | 16,695 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 24,006 Person | 8,580 Person | 86,320 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,954 Person | 4,240 Person | 12,210 Person | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 3 United Kingdom 18,275 Person compare
- 3 United Kingdom 18,275 Person compare
- 6 Croatia 12,090 Person compare
- 6 Croatia 12,090 Person compare
- 8 Spain 10,610 Person compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in France?
- Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in France was 12,210 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 86,320 Person in 2017.
- What is the lowest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,240 Person in 2020.
- How does France rank for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- France ranks 5th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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