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Schengen Visa from Cote D'Ivoire — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CI nationals was 33.9% in 2024, compared to 22.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 77,385 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
33.9%
22.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 11.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,248 | 21,643 | 6,378 | 22.8% |
| 2011 | 23,453 | 16,923 | 6,070 | 26.4% |
| 2012 | 30,615 | 22,362 | 7,693 | 25.6% |
| 2013 | 32,842 | 23,460 | 8,341 | 26.2% |
| 2014 | 36,815 | 26,514 | 9,709 | 26.8% |
| 2015 | 41,716 | 30,347 | 10,598 | 25.9% |
| 2016 | 48,927 | 35,056 | 13,263 | 27.4% |
| 2017 | 56,354 | 38,294 | 16,906 | 30.6% |
| 2018 | 61,639 | 42,114 | 19,003 | 31.1% |
| 2019 | 63,578 | 39,112 | 23,214 | 37.2% |
| 2020 | 11,940 | 7,386 | 4,607 | 38.4% |
| 2021 | 23,354 | 16,778 | 5,444 | 24.5% |
| 2022 | 57,319 | 37,544 | 15,967 | 29.8% |
| 2023 | 71,414 | 46,961 | 24,733 | 34.5% |
| 2024 | 77,385 | 49,793 | 25,491 | 33.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for CI nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CI nationals was 33.9% in 2024, compared to 22.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 77,385 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Cote D'Ivoire changed over time?
In 2010, 28,248 Schengen visa applications were made from Cote D'Ivoire. By 2024, this grew to 77,385 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission