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Denmark Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Denmark Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 63.9% in 2024, up from 41.2% in 2016.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
63.9%
41.2%
2016 Rate
9
Years of Data
↑ 22.7pp
Change (2016–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,108 | 600 | 421 | 41.2% |
| 2017 | 1,364 | 675 | 654 | 49.2% |
| 2018 | 1,550 | 663 | 807 | 54.9% |
| 2019 | 1,865 | 678 | 1,175 | 63.4% |
| 2020 | 354 | 162 | 174 | 51.8% |
| 2021 | 722 | 169 | 531 | 75.9% |
| 2022 | 1,745 | 588 | 1,113 | 65.4% |
| 2023 | 1,550 | 691 | 830 | 54.6% |
| 2024 | 1,534 | 534 | 946 | 63.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Denmark Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Denmark Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 63.9% in 2024, up from 41.2% in 2016.
How many Denmark Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 1,534 Denmark Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 534 were issued and 946 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission