Cyprus vs Iraq: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Cyprus
- Iraq
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 23,366 against 23,162 in Cyprus, a difference of 204.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iraq ahead.
Cyprus ranks 38th and Iraq ranks 37th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and Iraq in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,986 | 1,596 | 5,390 | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 5,566 | 8,552 | 2,987 | Iraq |
| 2020s | 27,449 | 14,606 | 12,844 | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Cyprus or Iraq?
- Iraq, at 23,366 against 23,162 in Cyprus as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Cyprus and Iraq?
- 204, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iraq?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Iraq rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Cyprus ranks 38th and Iraq ranks 37th of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.