Population of Cyprus

As of May 2026, the population of Cyprus is 1.3 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 8 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.61%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 35.3 years in 2016 to 40 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 82.5 years and population density is 139 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Cyprus peaked in 1993, reaching around 2.27% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.59% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 18.79 thousand in 2010 to nearly 7.57 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Cyprus, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 78.4 years in 2006 to 82.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Cyprus

The cities of Cyprus are mostly small, but 2 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Nicosia, with approximately 200.5 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Limassol with 154 thousand and Larnaca, Larnaka with 72 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Cyprus: