Cyprus vs Iceland: Prison capacity and number of persons held
Cyprus
424 Number
in 2024
Iceland
160 Number
in 2024
Cyprus rank
44th
Iceland rank
45th
Prison capacity and number of persons held over time
- Cyprus
- Iceland
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 424 Number against 160 Number in Iceland, a difference of 264 Number.
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 44th and Iceland ranks 45th of 46 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 Number | 145 Number | 196 Number | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 461.2 Number | 158.4 Number | 302.8 Number | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 471.6 Number | 171.4 Number | 300.2 Number | 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 Number against 160 Number in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prison capacity and number of persons held between Cyprus and Iceland?
- 264 Number, 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 44th and Iceland ranks 45th of 46 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.