Population

The population in the government-controlled area of Cyprus is estimated at 966,400 at the end of 2023, compared to 949,100 at the end of 2022, recording an increase of 1,8 percent.

The proportion of children aged less than 15 years was estimated at 15, percent three percent while the proportion of persons aged 65 and over increased to 17,7 percent in 2023, compared to 22,3 percent and 11,3 percent respectively in 2000.  There was therefore a gradual increase in the proportion of old-aged persons and a decrease in the proportion of children, demonstrating the ageing process of the population.

In 2023, the unemployment rate for 15-74 years old in the EU fell to 6.1 percent of the labour force, the lowest level since 2014.

After a record year with more than 22.000 participants, the European Statistics Competition will be held for the eighth consecutive time, by the European Statistical System (ESS), consisting of the Statistical Offices of the Member States of the European Union and the European Statistical Service (Eurostat).

According to new research from Phocuswright, the global travel market is forecasted to grow between 6-10 percent per year through 2026.  The industry has now exceeded pre-pandemic levels, recording a 24 percent jump in gross bookings in 2023, and a total spend of USD1.5 trillion.

As part of Larnaka Tourism Board's (LTB) ongoing efforts to welcome and embrace all visitors there are currently several initiatives underway to increase touristic accessibility. 

Medical tourism has been gaining momentum and it is also evident from companies' discussions that it presents a big opportunity. An in-depth analysis of the filing documents reveals that companies are focusing on the needs of international patients, including access to skilled healthcare professionals, advanced treatments, and world-class facilities, reveals the Company Filing Analytics Database of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.