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Schengen Visa from Algeria — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for DZ nationals was 35.2% in 2024, compared to 30.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 544,634 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.2%
30.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 4.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 263,794 | 176,126 | 78,179 | 30.7% |
| 2011 | 311,167 | 219,527 | 85,320 | 28.0% |
| 2012 | 387,942 | 280,416 | 103,587 | 27.0% |
| 2013 | 445,771 | 318,146 | 122,899 | 27.9% |
| 2014 | 594,454 | 437,968 | 151,481 | 25.7% |
| 2015 | 735,767 | 530,169 | 197,808 | 27.2% |
| 2016 | 745,404 | 507,887 | 206,282 | 28.9% |
| 2017 | 780,187 | 503,255 | 279,740 | 35.7% |
| 2018 | 714,955 | 385,185 | 324,291 | 45.7% |
| 2019 | 670,574 | 375,817 | 287,234 | 43.3% |
| 2020 | 136,454 | 87,381 | 53,831 | 38.1% |
| 2021 | 140,390 | 84,099 | 39,654 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | 393,453 | 192,058 | 179,409 | 48.3% |
| 2023 | 474,593 | 299,044 | 166,260 | 35.7% |
| 2024 | 544,634 | 340,780 | 185,101 | 35.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for DZ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for DZ nationals was 35.2% in 2024, compared to 30.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 544,634 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Algeria changed over time?
In 2010, 263,794 Schengen visa applications were made from Algeria. By 2024, this grew to 544,634 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission