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Schengen Visa from Zambia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ZM nationals was 10.8% in 2024, compared to 4.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,750 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.8%
4.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 6.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,900 | 2,486 | 106 | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2,801 | 2,365 | 89 | 3.6% |
| 2012 | 3,783 | 3,410 | 103 | 2.9% |
| 2013 | 4,644 | 4,164 | 125 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 4,653 | 4,516 | 103 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 4,554 | 4,444 | 65 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 4,708 | 4,427 | 95 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 5,577 | 5,211 | 205 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 5,979 | 5,499 | 287 | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 6,142 | 5,533 | 418 | 7.0% |
| 2020 | 870 | 739 | 109 | 12.9% |
| 2021 | 430 | 338 | 85 | 20.1% |
| 2022 | 2,012 | 1,681 | 313 | 15.7% |
| 2023 | 2,659 | 2,271 | 360 | 13.7% |
| 2024 | 2,750 | 2,444 | 295 | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for ZM nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ZM nationals was 10.8% in 2024, compared to 4.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 2,750 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Zambia changed over time?
In 2010, 2,900 Schengen visa applications were made from Zambia. By 2024, this decreased to 2,750 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission