Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused in Ireland
Ireland: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders was 6,610 Person in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
6,610 Person
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
12th
of 42 countries
All-time high
9,240 Person
in 2022
All-time low
1,935 Person
in 2013
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Ireland, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 6,610 Person for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 91.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Ireland peaked at 9,240 Person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,935 Person, in 2013.
That places Ireland 12th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,260 Person | — |
| 2009 | 3,560 Person | -32.3% |
| 2010 | 2,790 Person | -21.6% |
| 2011 | 2,545 Person | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 2,205 Person | -13.4% |
| 2013 | 1,935 Person | -12.2% |
| 2014 | 2,475 Person | +27.9% |
| 2015 | 3,450 Person | +39.4% |
| 2016 | 3,950 Person | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 3,745 Person | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 4,795 Person | +28.0% |
| 2019 | 7,455 Person | +55.5% |
| 2020 | 2,790 Person | -62.6% |
| 2021 | 3,725 Person | +33.5% |
| 2022 | 9,240 Person | +148.1% |
| 2023 | 7,405 Person | -19.9% |
| 2024 | 6,895 Person | -6.9% |
| 2025 | 6,610 Person | -4.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 6,610 Person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,150 Person, 3.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 6,610 Person is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,150 Person, 3.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,410 Person | 3,560 Person | 5,260 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,534 Person | 1,935 Person | 7,455 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,111 Person | 2,790 Person | 9,240 Person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Ireland?
- Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Ireland was 6,610 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 9,240 Person in 2022.
- What is the lowest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,935 Person in 2013.
- How does Ireland rank for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Ireland ranks 12th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland 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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