Cyprus: Statistical Overview

Total Population: 1,251,488

Natural Increase: 0.6%

Density: 135 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 66.9%

Population of main cities (including suburbs): Limassol (101,000); Strovolos (67,900); Lefkosia (55,100); Larnaca (85,900)

Ethnic Origins: The Republic of Cyprus is divided into two parts, the Greek part (around 99%) under the control of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Turkish area in the North (about 1%). Other ethnic groups also inhabit the island (e.g. Armenians). Nicosia retains the distinction of being the last divided capital in the World. Over 99% of Greek Cypriots now live in the Republic of Cyprus, while over 99% of Turkish Cypriots live in Northern Cyprus. (Statistical Service of Cyprus)

Official Language: Greek and Turkish

Other Languages Spoken: English is widely spoken. French and German are also spoken within the tourism industry.

Business Language(s): English, French, German

Religion: Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic and other 4%.

Literacy Rate: 96.8%

Area: 9,250 km²

Type of State: Cyprus is a Republic based on parliamentary democracy. The internationally recognized government is the one that controls the southern two-thirds of the island named "Republic of Cyprus". The Northern one-third is Turkish-occupied and is only recognized internationally by Turkey since 1983. It is called "the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus".

Type of Economy: Well developed economy, member of the European Union and Eurozone (the application of the european legal framework is suspended in the north part), with great potentials in attracting foreign investment.
A liberal economy with favourable business laws and high potentials of development; Unemployment rate among the lowest in Europe; extreme dependence on tourism.

HDI*: 0.850/1

HDI (World Rank): 32/188

Telephone Code:
To call from Cyprus, dial 00
To call Cyprus, dial +357

Internet Suffix: .cy

Computers: 30.9 per 100 Inhabitants

Telephone Lines: 33.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 61.0 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 100% of the Population