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Spain Schengen Visa from Ethiopia — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 39.3% in 2024, up from 11.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
39.3%
11.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 28.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,456 | 1,218 | 155 | 11.3% |
| 2013 | 916 | 638 | 88 | 12.1% |
| 2014 | 1,031 | 452 | 97 | 17.7% |
| 2015 | 1,037 | 657 | 69 | 9.5% |
| 2016 | 1,219 | 806 | 217 | 21.2% |
| 2017 | 1,178 | 817 | 319 | 28.1% |
| 2018 | 981 | 727 | 199 | 21.5% |
| 2019 | 1,150 | 882 | 166 | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 334 | 196 | 41 | 17.3% |
| 2021 | 558 | 406 | 93 | 18.6% |
| 2022 | 1,344 | 853 | 387 | 31.2% |
| 2023 | 1,418 | 836 | 457 | 35.3% |
| 2024 | 1,756 | 903 | 584 | 39.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ethiopia?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 39.3% in 2024, up from 11.3% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,756 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia, of which 903 were issued and 584 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission