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Schengen Visa from Mali — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ML nationals was 43.3% in 2024, compared to 29.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 11,048 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
43.3%
29.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 13.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,481 | 12,940 | 5,403 | 29.5% |
| 2011 | 17,093 | 11,455 | 5,375 | 31.9% |
| 2012 | 17,348 | 11,165 | 5,966 | 34.8% |
| 2013 | 16,442 | 9,925 | 5,777 | 36.8% |
| 2014 | 16,802 | 11,339 | 5,214 | 31.5% |
| 2015 | 17,157 | 11,798 | 4,903 | 29.4% |
| 2016 | 17,898 | 12,523 | 4,893 | 28.1% |
| 2017 | 19,330 | 13,462 | 5,017 | 27.1% |
| 2018 | 21,953 | 15,532 | 5,717 | 26.9% |
| 2019 | 22,891 | 14,378 | 7,675 | 34.8% |
| 2020 | 5,294 | 3,515 | 1,649 | 31.9% |
| 2021 | 10,951 | 7,947 | 2,354 | 22.9% |
| 2022 | 23,117 | 12,886 | 9,219 | 41.7% |
| 2023 | 20,760 | 11,225 | 9,637 | 46.2% |
| 2024 | 11,048 | 5,967 | 4,560 | 43.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for ML nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ML nationals was 43.3% in 2024, compared to 29.5% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 11,048 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Mali changed over time?
In 2010, 18,481 Schengen visa applications were made from Mali. By 2024, this decreased to 11,048 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission