Cyprus vs Iceland: Prison capacity and number of persons held
Cyprus
424
in 2024
Iceland
160
in 2024
Cyprus rank
35th
Iceland rank
36th
Prison capacity and number of persons held over time
- Cyprus
- Iceland
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 424 against 160 in Iceland, a difference of 264.
That makes Cyprus's figure about 2.6 times Iceland's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 35th and Iceland ranks 36th of 37 countries.
Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 341 | 145 | 196 | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 461.2 | 158.4 | 302.8 | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 471.6 | 171.4 | 300.2 | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison capacity and number of persons held, Cyprus or Iceland?
- Cyprus, at 424 against 160 in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prison capacity and number of persons held between Cyprus and Iceland?
- 264, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iceland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Cyprus and Iceland rank globally for prison capacity and number of persons held?
- Cyprus ranks 35th and Iceland ranks 36th of 37 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Prison capacity and number of persons held. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.