The police deported a total of 2,388 persons without legal residence from Norway in 2025. Of these, 295 (12%) were former asylum seekers with a final rejection. This is an increase compared to 2024, where 236 people in this category were returned. 517 people (22%) were people subjected to a Dublin transfer/safe third country. 77 individuals (3%) were already granted international protection in another country.
The largest groups among third-country nationals were citizens of Ukraine, Colombia, Russia, Syria, China and Afghanistan.
Source(s)
- National Police Immigration Service | Politiets utlendingsenhet (21 January, 2026), Uttransporterte 2 388 personer fra Norge i 2025 [Deported 2,388 persons from Norway in 2025],