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Cyprus Population

Last Updated on May 19, 2019 by Nick Sanna

Demographics of Cyprus

The total population of the island is 1,133,803 according to the 2011 census.

The population (whole island) is broken down into the following ethnic groups:

  • Greek Cypriot – 78% (884,366)
  • Turkish Cypriot – 13% (152,000)
  • Other – 9% (102,042)

Population History of the Republic of Cyprus

Yearly estimates of the population of Cyprus in the Government-controlled area according to Cystat.

More in-depth statistical data regarding population and social conditions can be found on the Cyprus Statistical Services Website.

Cyprus Population Graph

2016 – The population of Cyprus was estimated at 854,800
2015 – 848,300
2014 – 847,000
2013 – 858,000
2012 – 865,900
2011 – 862,000
2010 – 839,800
2009 – 819,100
2008 – 796,900
2007 – 776,400
2006 – 757,900
2005 – 744,000
2004 – 733,000
2003 – 722,900
2002 – 713,700
2001 – 705,500
2000 – 697,500
1999 – 690,500
1998 – 682,900
1997 – 675,200
1996 – 666,300
1995 – 656,300

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