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.
Cyprus arrivals of tourists reached 133.063 in December 2024 compared to 123.630 in December 2023, recording an increase of 7,6 percent. For the period of January – December 2024, arrivals of tourists totalled 4.040.200 compared to 3.845.652 in the corresponding period of 2023, recording an increase of 5,1 percent.
The unemployed persons registered at the Cyprus District Labour Offices on the last day of December 2024, reached 12.382 persons.
Cyprus’ number of job vacancies in the third quarter of 2024 reached 16.010, recording an increase of 3.736 vacancies (30,4 percent) compared to the same quarter of the 2023 where the number was 12.274.
DP World Limassol has succeeded in securing an automobile transit deal, Limassol port’s first such business in two decades.
Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism for Cyprus reached EUR454,1 million in September of this year, recording an increase of 6 percent as compared to the corresponding month of 2023 (EUR428,4 million).
Nature enthusiasts across Cyprus, gathered for a scenic hike along the Cape Aspro trail in Pissouri on November 30, as part of Limassol Marina’s 10-year anniversary celebrations.
SkyUp has announced the launch of its direct regular flight programme from Chisinau to some of the most popular European destinations among Ukrainians.
The unemployed persons registered at Cyprus’ District Labour Offices on the last day of November of this year, reached 11.087 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for this November reached 10.375 persons remaining at the same level in comparison to the previous month.
Century Travel, the only cruise specialist and exclusive representative of Marella Cruises in Cyprus, has announced the continuation of Marella Cruises' all-inclusive sailings from Limassol into 2026. Building on the success of the 2025 bookings, these weekly departures offer travellers unparalleled Mediterranean experiences directly from Cyprus.