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Denmark Schengen Visa Trends
Denmark’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 23.7% in 2024, up from 8.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 132,158 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
23.7%
8.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 15.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85,646 | 77,384 | 7,004 | 8.3% |
| 2013 | 105,119 | 95,124 | 4,476 | 4.5% |
| 2014 | 109,694 | 99,852 | 5,008 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 123,951 | 115,469 | 6,296 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 145,143 | 133,702 | 8,281 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 152,467 | 141,353 | 9,585 | 6.4% |
| 2018 | 164,003 | 149,744 | 11,472 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 165,191 | 148,145 | 14,412 | 8.9% |
| 2020 | 31,438 | 27,013 | 3,616 | 11.8% |
| 2021 | 26,469 | 19,265 | 5,212 | 21.3% |
| 2022 | 73,947 | 56,402 | 13,167 | 18.9% |
| 2023 | 107,872 | 79,786 | 21,509 | 21.2% |
| 2024 | 132,158 | 99,745 | 31,013 | 23.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denmark’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Denmark’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 23.7% in 2024, up from 8.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 132,158 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Denmark’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Denmark processed 85,646 applications. By 2024, this increased to 132,158 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission