Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused in Portugal
Portugal: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders was 2,135 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,135 Person
Change on year
up 22.7%
World rank
24th
of 42 countries
All-time high
4,995 Person
in 2019
All-time low
810 Person
in 2013
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Portugal, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
In 2025, third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Portugal stood at 2,135 Person.
That represents a change of up 22.7% on the previous year and up 66.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Portugal peaked at 4,995 Person in 2019 and was at its lowest, 810 Person, in 2013.
That places Portugal 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,600 Person | — |
| 2009 | 2,565 Person | -28.7% |
| 2010 | 2,060 Person | -19.7% |
| 2011 | 1,795 Person | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 1,240 Person | -30.9% |
| 2013 | 810 Person | -34.7% |
| 2014 | 955 Person | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 1,280 Person | +34.0% |
| 2016 | 1,655 Person | +29.3% |
| 2017 | 2,140 Person | +29.3% |
| 2018 | 3,760 Person | +75.7% |
| 2019 | 4,995 Person | +32.8% |
| 2020 | 1,510 Person | -69.8% |
| 2021 | 1,150 Person | -23.8% |
| 2022 | 1,750 Person | +52.2% |
| 2023 | 1,560 Person | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 1,740 Person | +11.5% |
| 2025 | 2,135 Person | +22.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2,135 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,150 Person, 99% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2,135 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,150 Person, 99% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,082 Person | 2,565 Person | 3,600 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,069 Person | 810 Person | 4,995 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,641 Person | 1,150 Person | 2,135 Person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Portugal?
- Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Portugal was 2,135 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4,995 Person in 2019.
- What is the lowest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 810 Person in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Portugal ranks 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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