The number of third-country nationals returned following an order to leave went up, according to Eurostat
According to Eurostat, the number of people returned to another country increased by 11% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same quarter of 2023. In comparison with the previous quarter (fourth quarter of 2023), the number of returns went up by 6%.
Eurostat released figures relating to the number of non-EU citizens who were ordered to leave and returned following an order to leave during the first quarter of 2024. Here are some notable data and trends:
- During this period, 103.515 non-EU citizens were ordered to leave an EU country, and 30.570 were returned to another country following an order to leave.
- The majority (85%) of those returned in the first quarter of 2024 following an order to leave were returned to countries outside the EU.
- The highest numbers of non-EU citizens ordered to leave the territory of an EU country were recorded in France (34 190), Germany (15 400) and Belgium (6 965).
- France (4 205), Germany (3 950), and Sweden (3 135) recorded the highest number of people returned to another country.
For further details, please read the press release from Eurostat.