The number of Ukrainians under temporary protection in Cyprus has risen to 25,490, highlighting the island’s role in supporting those fleeing conflict.
- The number of Ukrainians under temporary protection in Cyprus has risen to 25,490, highlighting the island's role in supporting those fleeing conflict.
- These figures reveal the shifting dynamics of refugee support across Europe, as nations respond to the ongoing crisis with varying levels of commitment and resources.
According to figures released by the European Union’s statistical service Eurostat on Friday, this figure represents an increase from 24,880 recorded in April. The data, compiled in May, indicates a growing need for refuge among Ukrainians in the wake of ongoing turmoil in their homeland.
Ukrainians: Cyprus’s Rising Numbers
With 25.9 beneficiaries per 1,000 inhabitants, Cyprus now holds the third-highest rate of temporary protection beneficiaries relative to its population. This places it behind Slovakia (26.8) and Poland (26.5), while the EU average stands significantly lower at 9.7 per 1,000 inhabitants.
EU Context and Comparisons
Across the European Union, the total number of Ukrainians under temporary protection reached 4.38 million in May, marking a modest increase of 0.2 per cent compared to April. Ukrainians make up an overwhelming 98.5 per cent of all temporary protection beneficiaries in the bloc, underscoring the scale of the humanitarian crisis.
Germany remains the country hosting the highest number of Ukrainians, with approximately 1.28 million individuals granted temporary protection, followed by Poland, which accommodates about 967,505 people.
Trends Across Europe
Interestingly, the number of individuals under temporary protection has increased in 22 of the 26 reporting EU member states. The most significant rises were noted in Italy, which saw a 15.3 per cent increase, and Spain, which experienced a 0.9 per cent rise. Conversely, Bulgaria and France recorded declines of 14.8 per cent and 1.3 per cent, respectively.
These figures reveal the shifting dynamics of refugee support across Europe, as nations respond to the ongoing crisis with varying levels of commitment and resources.
