Cyprus vs Sri Lanka: Internally displaced persons
Cyprus
247,476
in 2025
Sri Lanka
182,958
in 2025
Cyprus rank
37th
Sri Lanka rank
39th
Internally displaced persons over time
- Cyprus
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 247,476 against 182,958 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 64,518.
That makes Cyprus's figure about 1.4 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Cyprus ranks 37th and Sri Lanka ranks 39th of 104 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 201,000 | 400,000 | 199,000 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 226,832 | 92,244 | 134,588 | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 242,892 | 41,759 | 201,133 | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher internally displaced persons, Cyprus or Sri Lanka?
- Cyprus, at 247,476 against 182,958 in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in internally displaced persons between Cyprus and Sri Lanka?
- 64,518, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Sri Lanka?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Sri Lanka rank globally for internally displaced persons?
- Cyprus ranks 37th and Sri Lanka ranks 39th 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.