Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused in Iceland

Iceland: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders was 55 Person in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
55 Person
Change on year
up 266.7%
World rank
40th
of 42 countries
All-time high
160 Person
in 2018
All-time low
5 Person
in 2008
Years of data
14
2008–2021

Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Iceland, 2008–2021

0501001502008201420212008: 5 Person2009: 5 Person2010: 10 Person2011: 10 Person2012: 5 Person2013: 15 Person2014: 15 Person2015: 20 Person2016: 25 Person2017: 55 Person2018: 160 Person2019: 25 Person2020: 15 Person2021: 55 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Iceland is 55 Person, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 266.7% on the previous year and up 450.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Iceland peaked at 160 Person in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5 Person, in 2008.

That places Iceland 40th out of 42 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders - annual data (rounded) in Iceland, 2008 to 2021.
Year Person Change
2008 5 Person —
2009 5 Person +0.0%
2010 10 Person +100.0%
2011 10 Person +0.0%
2012 5 Person -50.0%
2013 15 Person +200.0%
2014 15 Person +0.0%
2015 20 Person +33.3%
2016 25 Person +25.0%
2017 55 Person +120.0%
2018 160 Person +190.9%
2019 25 Person -84.4%
2020 15 Person -40.0%
2021 55 Person +266.7%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 55 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,150 Person, 3% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 55 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,150 Person, 3% of the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5 Person 5 Person 5 Person 2
2010s 34 Person 5 Person 160 Person 10
2020s 35 Person 15 Person 55 Person 2

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 37 Denmark 395 Person compare
  2. 37 Norway 395 Person compare
  3. 39 Malta 320 Person compare
  4. 40 Luxembourg 55 Person compare
  5. 42 Liechtenstein 0 Person compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Iceland?
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Iceland was 55 Person in 2021, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 160 Person in 2018.
What is the lowest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 5 Person in 2008.
How does Iceland rank for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
Iceland ranks 40th out of 42 countries with data for 2021.
Is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 450.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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Indicator
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders - annual data (rounded)
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 730 data points, 2008–2025
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