Third country nationals: annual data (rounded) … refused in Sweden
Sweden: Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders was 1,175 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,175 Person
Change on year
up 21.8%
World rank
29th
of 42 countries
All-time high
1,565 Person
in 2019
All-time low
35 Person
in 2009
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Sweden, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Sweden is 1,175 Person, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.8% on the previous year and up 91.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Sweden peaked at 1,565 Person in 2019 and was at its lowest, 35 Person, in 2009.
Sweden ranks 29th of 42 countries on this measure, 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 55 Person | — |
| 2009 | 35 Person | -36.4% |
| 2010 | 90 Person | +157.1% |
| 2011 | 155 Person | +72.2% |
| 2012 | 155 Person | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 185 Person | +19.4% |
| 2014 | 345 Person | +86.5% |
| 2015 | 615 Person | +78.3% |
| 2016 | 1,405 Person | +128.5% |
| 2017 | 880 Person | -37.4% |
| 2018 | 1,090 Person | +23.9% |
| 2019 | 1,565 Person | +43.6% |
| 2020 | 1,195 Person | -23.6% |
| 2021 | 550 Person | -54.0% |
| 2022 | 905 Person | +64.5% |
| 2023 | 905 Person | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 965 Person | +6.6% |
| 2025 | 1,175 Person | +21.8% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 1,175 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,150 Person, 55% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 1,175 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,150 Person, 55% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 Person | 35 Person | 55 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 648.5 Person | 90 Person | 1,565 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 949.17 Person | 550 Person | 1,195 Person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 27 Belgium 1,605 Person compare
- 28 Switzerland 1,370 Person compare
- 30 Cyprus 1,145 Person compare
- 31 Austria 820 Person compare
- 32 Montenegro 800 Person compare
More reference data data for Sweden
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2237 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9766 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Sweden?
- Third country nationals refused entry at the external borders in Sweden was 1,175 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 1,565 Person in 2019.
- What is the lowest third country nationals refused entry at the external borders recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 Person in 2009.
- How does Sweden rank for third country nationals refused entry at the external borders?
- Sweden ranks 29th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is third country nationals refused entry at the external borders rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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