Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Iceland

Iceland: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders was 55 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
55
Change on year
up 266.7%
World rank
31st
of 33 countries
All-time high
160
in 2018
All-time low
5
in 2008
Years of data
14
2008–2021

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

0501001502008201420212008: 52009: 52010: 102011: 102012: 52013: 152014: 152015: 202016: 252017: 552018: 1602019: 252020: 152021: 55

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Iceland is 55, 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 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2008.

That places Iceland 31st out of 33 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.

Averages by decade

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

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 28 Denmark 395 compare
  2. 28 Norway 395 compare
  3. 30 Malta 320 compare
  4. 31 Luxembourg 55 compare
  5. 33 Liechtenstein 0 compare

See the full ranking of 34 places β†’

More reference data data for Iceland

All data for Iceland β†’

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 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 in 2018.
What is the lowest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2008.
How does Iceland rank for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
Iceland ranks 31st out of 33 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)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
34 places, 579 data points, 2008–2025
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