Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Cyprus
Cyprus: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household was 50.5 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
50.5
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
13th
of 49 countries
All-time high
63.8
in 2018
All-time low
50.2
in 2012
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Cyprus, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Cyprus stood at 50.5.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Cyprus peaked at 63.8 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 50.2, in 2012.
Cyprus ranks 13th of 49 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 51.9 | — |
| 2006 | 51.4 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 52.9 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 51.9 | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 51.7 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 52.1 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 52.1 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 50.2 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 52.5 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 54.7 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 57.3 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 58.6 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 62.6 | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 63.8 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 52.6 | -17.6% |
| 2020 | 53.4 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 50.5 | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 51 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 51.4 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 50.6 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 50.5 | -0.2% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 50.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.15, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 50.5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.2, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.96 | 51.4 | 52.9 | 5 |
| 2010s | 55.65 | 50.2 | 63.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.23 | 50.5 | 53.4 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 10 Norway 53.8 compare
- 11 United Kingdom 53.6 compare
- 12 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 50.6 compare
- 14 Austria 50.3 compare
- 15 Portugal 48.9 compare
- 16 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 47.9 compare
More population data for Cyprus
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5221 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0299 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,392 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4899 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.343 (2100)
- Population density 138.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 51,005 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Cyprus?
- Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Cyprus was 50.5 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 63.8 in 2018.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.2 in 2012.
- How does Cyprus rank for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Cyprus ranks 13th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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