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Cyprus Fourth in EU for Ratio of Ukrainians Under Temporary Protection

Published March 10, 2026, 13:24
Cyprus Fourth in EU for Ratio of Ukrainians Under Temporary Protection

According to the latest Eurostat data, Cyprus ranks fourth in the European Union in terms of the ratio of Ukrainian citizens residing in the country under temporary protection. As of January 31, 2026, 24,230 displaced persons from Ukraine were in Cyprus, representing 24.7 individuals per thousand inhabitants. This number decreased by 4.8% compared to December 2025. At the EU level, a total of 4.38 million displaced Ukrainians are being hosted, with Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic leading the list. The majority of beneficiaries are women and children.