Cyprus vs Iceland: Prison population (1993-2007)

Cyprus
646
in 2007
Iceland
115
in 2007
Cyprus rank
42nd
Iceland rank
44th

Prison population (1993-2007) over time

  • Cyprus
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Cyprus currently reports 646 against 115 in Iceland, a difference of 531.

That makes Cyprus's figure about 5.6 times Iceland's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.

Cyprus ranks 42nd and Iceland ranks 44th of 45 countries.

Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prison population, Cyprus or Iceland?
Cyprus, at 646 against 115 in Iceland as of 2007.
What is the difference in prison population between Cyprus and Iceland?
531, with Cyprus ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iceland?
8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2007.
How do Cyprus and Iceland rank globally for prison population?
Cyprus ranks 42nd and Iceland ranks 44th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Prison population (1993-2007). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Prison population (1993-2007)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 661 data points, 1993–2007
Last refreshed