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Cyprus population overview
Cyprus is the 47th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 1,377,593 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.8% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 30 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 13,638 births (9.9 per 1,000 people) and 9,781 deaths (7.1 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 7,163 people. The infant mortality rate is 2.4 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 586,490 in 1960 to 1,370,754 in 2025 — a change of +133.7%, or +1.3% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 39.1 years; life expectancy at birth is 82.2 years; women have on average 1.4 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 16.1% of residents are under 15 and 14.9% are 65 or older (2025); 66.7% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Nicosia. Cyprus covers 9,250 km², giving a population density of about 150 people per km². GDP was $41.23B in 2025 — about $30,075 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Cyprus population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 1,386,381 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 1,377,593 |
| World rank | #157 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #47 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.017% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.8% |
| Births per year est. | 13,638 |
| Deaths per year est. | 9,781 |
| Net migration per year est. | +7,163 |
| Birth rate | 9.9 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 7.1 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 2.4 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 101.5 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 39.1 years |
| Life expectancy | 82.2 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.4 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 66.7% |
| Surface area 2023 | 9,250 km² |
| Population density | 150 per km² |
| Capital | Nicosia |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $41.23B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $30,075 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Cyprus population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 1,386,381 | – | – |
| 2025 | 1,370,754 | +12,472 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 1,358,282 | +13,306 | +1% |
| 2023 | 1,344,976 | +13,606 | +1% |
| 2022 | 1,331,370 | +14,061 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 1,317,309 | +15,062 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 1,302,247 | +82,745 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 1,219,502 | +91,686 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 1,127,816 | +91,665 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 1,036,151 | +88,484 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 947,667 | +84,972 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 862,695 | +74,344 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 788,351 | +57,074 | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 731,277 | +48,201 | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 683,076 | +23,671 | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 659,405 | +11,959 | +0.4% |
| 1970 | 647,446 | +29,710 | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 617,736 | +31,246 | +1% |
| 1960 | 586,490 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus
Population over time
- From 586,490 in 1960 to 1,386,381 today — up 136.4%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1.2% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 81.8 years (2024), up 18.5 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.4 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 10.5 births vs 7 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 3.5 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 16.1% of the population is under 15 and 14.9% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 5.8% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 7.34 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 8.49 Mt in 2008 — down 13.6% since.
- Per person: 5.4 t in 2024, vs 3.35 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,672.8 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 3.9% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 15.6% of final energy in 2021 (+15.1 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 18.7% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 17.4% to 18.7% since 1990 — roughly 114 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 66.7% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 35.3% in 1960 (+31.4 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1975.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: medium–high — freshwater withdrawals are 28.6% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 586 m³ in 2022, down 55.3% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $41.23B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 107.1% since 2015.
- That works out to $30,075 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 4.9% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 0.1% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 89.6% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 156.2 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cyprus in 2026?
As of October 2026, Cyprus has an estimated population of 1,386,381. The United Nations estimated 1,377,593 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.8% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Cyprus growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.8% per year — roughly 30 more people every day. Each year there are about 13,638 births and 9,781 deaths, with net migration of +7,163.
What is the population density of Cyprus?
About 150 people per square kilometre: 1,386,381 people living on 9,250 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Cyprus?
The median age is 39.1 years, and life expectancy at birth is 82.2 years. 16.1% of the population is under 15 and 14.9% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Cyprus rank by population?
Cyprus is the 157th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 47th in Asia, with 0.017% of the global population.
How has the population of Cyprus changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 586,490; by 2025 it had grown to 1,370,754 (+133.7%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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EswatiniSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.8%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.