Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused in Netherlands
Netherlands: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders was 2,460 Person in 2025. ▼ Falling
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Netherlands, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Netherlands is 2,460 Person, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Netherlands peaked at 3,745 Person in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,975 Person, in 2020.
That places Netherlands 18th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,160 Person | — |
| 2009 | 2,500 Person | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 2,935 Person | +17.4% |
| 2011 | 3,500 Person | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 2,515 Person | -28.1% |
| 2013 | 1,990 Person | -20.9% |
| 2014 | 2,310 Person | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 2,295 Person | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 2,700 Person | +17.6% |
| 2017 | 2,375 Person | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 2,555 Person | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 2,900 Person | +13.5% |
| 2020 | 1,975 Person | -31.9% |
| 2021 | 3,745 Person | +89.6% |
| 2022 | 3,140 Person | -16.2% |
| 2023 | 2,470 Person | -21.3% |
| 2024 | 2,375 Person | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 2,460 Person | +3.6% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 2,460 Person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,150 Person, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 2,460 Person is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,150 Person, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,830 Person | 2,500 Person | 3,160 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,608 Person | 1,990 Person | 3,500 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,694 Person | 1,975 Person | 3,745 Person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Netherlands?
- Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Netherlands was 2,460 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 3,745 Person in 2021.
- What is the lowest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,975 Person in 2020.
- How does Netherlands rank for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Netherlands ranks 18th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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