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Germany Schengen Visa from Ghana — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ghana was 22.9% in 2024, down from 30.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
22.9%
30.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 7.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,120 | 2,909 | 1,244 | 30.0% |
| 2013 | 4,514 | 3,215 | 1,285 | 28.6% |
| 2014 | 4,877 | 3,502 | 1,374 | 28.2% |
| 2015 | 5,192 | 3,332 | 1,860 | 35.8% |
| 2016 | 5,555 | 3,600 | 1,955 | 35.2% |
| 2017 | 6,303 | 4,180 | 2,113 | 33.6% |
| 2018 | 6,406 | 4,374 | 2,022 | 31.6% |
| 2019 | 7,985 | 5,503 | 2,472 | 31.0% |
| 2020 | 1,551 | 972 | 579 | 37.3% |
| 2021 | 2,041 | 1,479 | 550 | 27.1% |
| 2022 | 8,150 | 6,147 | 1,972 | 24.3% |
| 2023 | 7,893 | 5,321 | 2,534 | 32.3% |
| 2024 | 8,165 | 6,262 | 1,863 | 22.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ghana?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ghana was 22.9% in 2024, down from 30.0% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Ghana in 2024?
In 2024, 8,165 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Ghana, of which 6,262 were issued and 1,863 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission