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Schengen Visa from Ghana — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GH nationals was 45.5% in 2024, compared to 29.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 56,032 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
45.5%
29.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 16.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,148 | 15,738 | 6,452 | 29.1% |
| 2011 | 24,286 | 15,735 | 7,175 | 31.3% |
| 2012 | 23,088 | 15,537 | 6,219 | 28.6% |
| 2013 | 25,798 | 16,556 | 7,706 | 31.8% |
| 2014 | 27,119 | 17,650 | 8,311 | 32.0% |
| 2015 | 26,398 | 17,204 | 8,479 | 33.0% |
| 2016 | 28,436 | 17,778 | 9,996 | 36.0% |
| 2017 | 31,806 | 19,231 | 11,505 | 37.4% |
| 2018 | 43,665 | 24,990 | 18,133 | 42.0% |
| 2019 | 48,873 | 27,250 | 20,765 | 43.2% |
| 2020 | 10,589 | 5,258 | 4,848 | 48.0% |
| 2021 | 13,853 | 7,139 | 6,210 | 46.5% |
| 2022 | 42,124 | 23,112 | 18,363 | 44.3% |
| 2023 | 45,421 | 23,400 | 21,226 | 47.6% |
| 2024 | 56,032 | 29,890 | 24,945 | 45.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for GH nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for GH nationals was 45.5% in 2024, compared to 29.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 56,032 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Ghana changed over time?
In 2010, 22,148 Schengen visa applications were made from Ghana. By 2024, this grew to 56,032 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission