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Spain Schengen Visa from Mauritania — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Mauritania was 31.8% in 2024, up from 5.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
31.8%
5.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 26.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,565 | 4,699 | 256 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 5,345 | 4,186 | 808 | 16.2% |
| 2014 | 6,342 | 5,096 | 864 | 14.5% |
| 2015 | 7,239 | 5,642 | 1,191 | 17.4% |
| 2016 | 7,657 | 6,210 | 1,169 | 15.8% |
| 2017 | 9,146 | 7,310 | 1,396 | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 9,351 | 6,904 | 1,583 | 18.7% |
| 2019 | 13,078 | 9,868 | 2,328 | 19.1% |
| 2020 | 5,973 | 4,429 | 1,189 | 21.2% |
| 2021 | 10,588 | 7,816 | 2,020 | 20.5% |
| 2022 | 16,124 | 10,639 | 4,863 | 31.4% |
| 2023 | 18,598 | 11,585 | 6,447 | 35.8% |
| 2024 | 17,740 | 11,569 | 5,393 | 31.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Mauritania?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Mauritania was 31.8% in 2024, up from 5.2% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Mauritania in 2024?
In 2024, 17,740 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Mauritania, of which 11,569 were issued and 5,393 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission