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Schengen Visa from Gabon — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GA nationals was 26.5% in 2024, compared to 12.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 18,395 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
26.5%
12.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 13.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,332 | 9,856 | 1,451 | 12.8% |
| 2011 | 12,175 | 10,586 | 1,579 | 13.0% |
| 2012 | 12,129 | 11,068 | 1,042 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 14,843 | 13,181 | 1,105 | 7.7% |
| 2014 | 16,620 | 15,445 | 1,052 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 17,131 | 15,535 | 1,258 | 7.5% |
| 2016 | 18,225 | 16,233 | 1,865 | 10.3% |
| 2017 | 19,491 | 16,317 | 3,009 | 15.6% |
| 2018 | 22,589 | 16,883 | 5,466 | 24.5% |
| 2019 | 23,247 | 18,240 | 4,823 | 20.9% |
| 2020 | 3,583 | 2,657 | 904 | 25.4% |
| 2021 | 3,665 | 2,341 | 1,134 | 32.6% |
| 2022 | 17,388 | 11,612 | 5,074 | 30.4% |
| 2023 | 19,300 | 14,353 | 4,942 | 25.6% |
| 2024 | 18,395 | 13,485 | 4,873 | 26.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for GA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GA nationals was 26.5% in 2024, compared to 12.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 18,395 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Gabon changed over time?
In 2010, 11,332 Schengen visa applications were made from Gabon. By 2024, this grew to 18,395 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission