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Schengen Visa from Ethiopia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ET nationals was 36.8% in 2024, compared to 19.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 24,593 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
36.8%
19.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 17.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,008 | 11,276 | 2,646 | 19.0% |
| 2011 | 15,265 | 12,142 | 2,795 | 18.7% |
| 2012 | 15,322 | 12,428 | 2,499 | 16.7% |
| 2013 | 16,136 | 12,447 | 2,895 | 18.9% |
| 2014 | 16,980 | 12,800 | 3,181 | 19.9% |
| 2015 | 18,370 | 14,911 | 2,693 | 15.3% |
| 2016 | 18,264 | 14,565 | 3,238 | 18.2% |
| 2017 | 21,457 | 16,956 | 3,951 | 18.9% |
| 2018 | 23,187 | 17,827 | 4,297 | 19.4% |
| 2019 | 25,993 | 20,196 | 4,923 | 19.6% |
| 2020 | 5,295 | 3,636 | 1,295 | 26.3% |
| 2021 | 6,185 | 4,574 | 1,127 | 19.8% |
| 2022 | 21,305 | 14,700 | 5,977 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | 25,231 | 16,093 | 8,168 | 33.7% |
| 2024 | 24,593 | 14,803 | 8,611 | 36.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for ET nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ET nationals was 36.8% in 2024, compared to 19.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 24,593 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Ethiopia changed over time?
In 2010, 14,008 Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia. By 2024, this grew to 24,593 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission