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Schengen Visa from Madagascar — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MG nationals was 31.2% in 2024, compared to 13.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 16,618 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
31.2%
13.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 17.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,039 | 12,983 | 2,057 | 13.7% |
| 2011 | 13,917 | 11,783 | 2,134 | 15.3% |
| 2012 | 14,691 | 12,699 | 1,992 | 13.6% |
| 2013 | 15,140 | 11,689 | 2,850 | 19.6% |
| 2014 | 15,509 | 11,744 | 3,117 | 21.0% |
| 2015 | 19,790 | 15,565 | 3,861 | 19.9% |
| 2016 | 19,471 | 14,765 | 4,596 | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 20,637 | 15,686 | 4,746 | 23.2% |
| 2018 | 21,606 | 16,493 | 4,881 | 22.8% |
| 2019 | 21,353 | 16,706 | 4,500 | 21.2% |
| 2020 | 3,388 | 2,645 | 696 | 20.8% |
| 2021 | 4,113 | 3,166 | 557 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | 15,027 | 10,051 | 4,303 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 16,683 | 11,765 | 5,424 | 31.6% |
| 2024 | 16,618 | 11,190 | 5,074 | 31.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MG nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MG nationals was 31.2% in 2024, compared to 13.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 16,618 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Madagascar changed over time?
In 2010, 15,039 Schengen visa applications were made from Madagascar. By 2024, this grew to 16,618 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission