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.
The 45th International Tourism Fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID, closes its doors on January 26 with outstanding participation and attendance figures. FITUR has exceeded expectations, reaching a first estimate of nearly 255,000 visitors, with significant growth in its first three days, which welcomed 155,000 professionals.
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.
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