Cyprus
- Capital:
- Nicosia
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Eastern Europe, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- CYP
1,382,334
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
1,382,334
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Cypruss' population is projected to be 1,288,483 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,382,334 | 0.97% | 157 |
| 2025 | 1,370,754 | 1.03% | 157 |
| 2020 | 1,302,247 | 1.21% | 158 |
| 2019 | 1,286,671 | 1.25% | 158 |
| 2018 | 1,270,737 | 1.31% | 159 |
| 2017 | 1,254,275 | 1.39% | 158 |
| 2015 | 1,219,502 | 1.58% | 158 |
| 2010 | 1,127,816 | 1.71% | 158 |
| 2005 | 1,036,151 | 1.8% | 156 |
| 2000 | 947,667 | 1.9% | 156 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,382,334 | 0.97% | 157 |
| 2032 | 1,438,504 | 0.64% | 157 |
| 2037 | 1,470,712 | 0.44% | 157 |
| 2042 | 1,492,046 | 0.29% | 156 |
| 2047 | 1,504,225 | 0.16% | 156 |
| 2052 | 1,509,901 | 0.07% | 156 |
| 2057 | 1,507,816 | -0.03% | 156 |
| 2062 | 1,498,961 | -0.12% | 157 |
| 2067 | 1,478,646 | -0.27% | 158 |
| 2072 | 1,447,690 | -0.42% | 158 |
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Limassol has a metropolitan area population of 111,633, comprising 8.08%% of Cyprus' total population.
As of 2026, Cyprus has a total population of 1,382,334, ranking as the 157th most populous nation in the world.
Cyprus has a net population change of approximately 30 people per day, driven by 37 births, 27 deaths, and net immigration of 20 people.
Cyprus represents 0.02% of the total global population and 0.19% of Europe's population.
Cyprus has a population density of 149.6 people per km² (approximately 387.5 per mi²), making it the 84th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 42.94% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Cyprus is Greek (98.8%) , followed by Other (1.2%) .
As of 2026, Orthodox Christian is the largest religion in Cyprus, comprising 89.1% of the population.