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Schengen Visa from Mauritania — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MR nationals was 32.8% in 2024, compared to 9.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 23,596 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
32.8%
9.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 23.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,811 | 8,370 | 836 | 9.1% |
| 2011 | 9,308 | 7,815 | 1,050 | 11.8% |
| 2012 | 9,652 | 7,898 | 1,406 | 15.1% |
| 2013 | 10,425 | 8,319 | 1,720 | 17.1% |
| 2014 | 11,573 | 9,139 | 2,049 | 18.3% |
| 2015 | 12,352 | 9,921 | 1,943 | 16.4% |
| 2016 | 12,736 | 10,346 | 1,945 | 15.8% |
| 2017 | 15,321 | 12,280 | 2,363 | 16.1% |
| 2018 | 15,684 | 11,817 | 2,873 | 19.6% |
| 2019 | 19,489 | 14,815 | 3,693 | 20.0% |
| 2020 | 7,147 | 5,295 | 1,491 | 22.0% |
| 2021 | 12,552 | 9,297 | 2,344 | 20.1% |
| 2022 | 21,399 | 14,235 | 6,380 | 30.9% |
| 2023 | 23,253 | 14,300 | 8,289 | 36.7% |
| 2024 | 23,596 | 15,242 | 7,429 | 32.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MR nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MR nationals was 32.8% in 2024, compared to 9.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 23,596 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Mauritania changed over time?
In 2010, 9,811 Schengen visa applications were made from Mauritania. By 2024, this grew to 23,596 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission