Rank #51 by World Population

🇨🇾Cyprus

Cyprus has a population of 1,344,976, ranking #51 in the world. The capital is Nicosia. Located in Europe & Central Asia.

World Bank: High income

1,344,976

Population

#51

World Rank

81.6

Life Expectancy

$36,624

GDP Per Capita

Cyprus, #51 by world population

Cyprus Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Cyprus had a population of 586,490 in 1960 and 1,358,282 in 2024, a 2.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,358,282 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.32%.

Cyprus population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,358,282

Population (2024)

586,490

Population (1960)

1,358,282

Peak (2024)

1.32%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	586,490	-	-	estimate
1961	595,514	+9,024	+1.54%	estimate
1962	601,466	+5,952	+1.00%	estimate
1963	607,252	+5,786	+0.96%	estimate
1964	612,521	+5,269	+0.87%	estimate
1965	617,736	+5,215	+0.85%	estimate
1966	623,390	+5,654	+0.92%	estimate
1967	629,251	+5,861	+0.94%	estimate
1968	635,157	+5,906	+0.94%	estimate
1969	641,189	+6,032	+0.95%	estimate
1970	647,446	+6,257	+0.98%	estimate
1971	654,050	+6,604	+1.02%	estimate
1972	661,063	+7,013	+1.07%	estimate
1973	665,937	+4,874	+0.74%	estimate
1974	663,254	-2,683	-0.40%	estimate
1975	659,405	-3,849	-0.58%	estimate
1976	662,032	+2,627	+0.40%	estimate
1977	667,101	+5,069	+0.77%	estimate
1978	672,249	+5,148	+0.77%	estimate
1979	677,549	+5,300	+0.79%	estimate
1980	683,076	+5,527	+0.82%	estimate
1981	688,893	+5,817	+0.85%	estimate
1982	696,497	+7,604	+1.10%	estimate
1983	707,225	+10,728	+1.54%	estimate
1984	719,334	+12,109	+1.71%	estimate
1985	731,277	+11,943	+1.66%	estimate
1986	743,105	+11,828	+1.62%	estimate
1987	754,785	+11,680	+1.57%	estimate
1988	766,235	+11,450	+1.52%	estimate
1989	777,420	+11,185	+1.46%	estimate
1990	788,351	+10,931	+1.41%	estimate
1991	798,944	+10,593	+1.34%	estimate
1992	810,341	+11,397	+1.43%	estimate
1993	826,034	+15,693	+1.94%	estimate
1994	844,667	+18,633	+2.26%	estimate
1995	862,695	+18,028	+2.13%	estimate
1996	880,290	+17,595	+2.04%	estimate
1997	897,568	+17,278	+1.96%	estimate
1998	914,548	+16,980	+1.89%	estimate
1999	931,234	+16,686	+1.82%	estimate
2000	947,667	+16,433	+1.76%	estimate
2001	964,127	+16,460	+1.74%	estimate
2002	981,440	+17,313	+1.80%	estimate
2003	999,590	+18,150	+1.85%	estimate
2004	1,017,875	+18,285	+1.83%	estimate
2005	1,036,151	+18,276	+1.80%	estimate
2006	1,054,418	+18,267	+1.76%	estimate
2007	1,072,714	+18,296	+1.74%	estimate
2008	1,091,026	+18,312	+1.71%	estimate
2009	1,109,371	+18,345	+1.68%	estimate
2010	1,127,816	+18,445	+1.66%	estimate
2011	1,146,493	+18,677	+1.66%	estimate
2012	1,165,397	+18,904	+1.65%	estimate
2013	1,183,895	+18,498	+1.59%	estimate
2014	1,201,801	+17,906	+1.51%	estimate
2015	1,219,502	+17,701	+1.47%	estimate
2016	1,237,112	+17,610	+1.44%	estimate
2017	1,254,275	+17,163	+1.39%	estimate
2018	1,270,737	+16,462	+1.31%	estimate
2019	1,286,671	+15,934	+1.25%	estimate
2020	1,302,247	+15,576	+1.21%	estimate
2021	1,317,309	+15,062	+1.16%	estimate
2022	1,331,370	+14,061	+1.07%	estimate
2023	1,344,976	+13,606	+1.02%	estimate
2024	1,358,282	+13,306	+0.99%	estimate

Demographics

Population	1,344,976
Population Growth Rate	1.02%
Urban Population	66.7%
Fertility Rate	1.39 births/woman
Life Expectancy	81.6 years
Infant Mortality Rate	3.8 per 1,000
Literacy Rate	-

Economy & Trade

$36,624

GDP Per Capita

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

31.8

Gini Index (inequality)

190.7%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

8.1%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

3.56

Physicians per 1,000

3.8

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

89.6%

Internet Users

142

Mobile Subs per 100

145.6

People per km2

8,697

Net Migration

Environment

18.7%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia

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Cyprus in global context

Cyprus is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cyprus has a population of 1,344,976, ranking #51 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.02%.

Life expectancy in Cyprus is 81.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.8 per 1,000 live births.

Cyprus's GDP per capita is $36,624. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

66.7% of Cyprus's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 145.6 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Cyprus is available from the World Bank.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Cyprus is a country in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 1,344,976. The population is growing slowly, about 1.0% annually.

Cyprus is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $36,624. Life expectancy is high at 81.6 years, with a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, and 66.7% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.