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Schengen Visa from Senegal — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SN nationals was 46.8% in 2024, compared to 33.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 72,412 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
46.8%
33.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 13.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,129 | 33,254 | 16,445 | 33.1% |
| 2011 | 51,664 | 32,179 | 18,255 | 36.2% |
| 2012 | 47,687 | 30,311 | 16,320 | 35.0% |
| 2013 | 51,144 | 30,306 | 18,165 | 37.5% |
| 2014 | 51,849 | 31,231 | 18,737 | 37.5% |
| 2015 | 58,152 | 36,488 | 19,857 | 35.2% |
| 2016 | 60,011 | 36,452 | 22,443 | 38.1% |
| 2017 | 69,361 | 40,786 | 26,225 | 39.1% |
| 2018 | 73,425 | 42,230 | 29,684 | 41.3% |
| 2019 | 87,355 | 46,959 | 38,881 | 45.3% |
| 2020 | 21,583 | 10,306 | 11,439 | 52.6% |
| 2021 | 26,397 | 14,849 | 7,361 | 33.1% |
| 2022 | 57,062 | 30,432 | 23,683 | 43.8% |
| 2023 | 64,604 | 36,554 | 26,497 | 42.0% |
| 2024 | 72,412 | 36,933 | 32,519 | 46.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for SN nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SN nationals was 46.8% in 2024, compared to 33.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 72,412 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Senegal changed over time?
In 2010, 51,129 Schengen visa applications were made from Senegal. By 2024, this grew to 72,412 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission