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Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for NG nationals was 46.1% in 2024, compared to 31.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 111,201 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
46.1%
31.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 14.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,790 | 49,126 | 22,665 | 31.6% |
| 2011 | 76,967 | 48,609 | 26,173 | 35.0% |
| 2012 | 79,882 | 52,341 | 26,395 | 33.5% |
| 2013 | 84,929 | 52,917 | 29,837 | 36.1% |
| 2014 | 98,261 | 62,286 | 34,633 | 35.7% |
| 2015 | 89,362 | 53,892 | 33,371 | 38.2% |
| 2016 | 89,526 | 47,525 | 40,452 | 46.0% |
| 2017 | 84,331 | 37,948 | 43,901 | 53.6% |
| 2018 | 89,422 | 43,234 | 44,076 | 50.5% |
| 2019 | 103,191 | 51,291 | 49,625 | 49.2% |
| 2020 | 21,686 | 10,352 | 11,031 | 51.6% |
| 2021 | 32,707 | 16,995 | 14,565 | 46.2% |
| 2022 | 87,799 | 47,136 | 39,189 | 45.4% |
| 2023 | 106,640 | 62,547 | 42,940 | 40.7% |
| 2024 | 111,201 | 58,808 | 50,376 | 46.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for NG nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for NG nationals was 46.1% in 2024, compared to 31.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 111,201 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Nigeria changed over time?
In 2010, 73,790 Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria. By 2024, this grew to 111,201 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission