Cyprus vs Eastern Africa (African Union): Internally displaced persons
Cyprus
247,476
in 2025
Eastern Africa (African Union)
17.28 million
in 2025
Cyprus rank
37th
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
34th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Cyprus
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Eastern Africa (African Union) currently reports 17.28 million against 247,476 in Cyprus, a difference of 17.04 million.
That makes Eastern Africa (African Union)'s figure about 69.8 times Cyprus's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Eastern Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 37th and Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 34th of 104 countries.
Eastern Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Eastern Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 201,000 | 7.45 million | 7.24 million | Eastern Africa (African Union) |
| 2010s | 226,832 | 6.54 million | 6.31 million | Eastern Africa (African Union) |
| 2020s | 242,892 | 15.70 million | 15.46 million | Eastern Africa (African Union) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Cyprus or Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- Eastern Africa (African Union), at 17.28 million against 247,476 in Cyprus as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Cyprus and Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- 17.04 million, with Eastern Africa (African Union) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Eastern Africa (African Union) rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Cyprus ranks 37th and Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 34th of 104 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Internally displaced persons (IDPs). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.