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Germany Schengen Visa from Zambia — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Zambia was 10.7% in 2024, up from 8.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.7%
8.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 701 | 643 | 58 | 8.3% |
| 2013 | 1,047 | 797 | 84 | 9.5% |
| 2014 | 894 | 832 | 61 | 6.8% |
| 2015 | 792 | 770 | 22 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 777 | 745 | 31 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 998 | 940 | 58 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 1,013 | 901 | 111 | 11.0% |
| 2019 | 1,115 | 988 | 127 | 11.4% |
| 2020 | 173 | 153 | 20 | 11.6% |
| 2021 | 273 | 210 | 60 | 22.2% |
| 2022 | 964 | 745 | 202 | 21.3% |
| 2023 | 1,244 | 982 | 235 | 19.3% |
| 2024 | 1,341 | 1,188 | 142 | 10.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Zambia?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Zambia was 10.7% in 2024, up from 8.3% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Zambia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,341 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Zambia, of which 1,188 were issued and 142 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission