Migrant populations in Cyprus
Cyprus: Migrant populations was 202,062 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
202,062
World rank
115th
of 228 countries
All-time high
202,062
in 2024
All-time low
43,805
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Cyprus, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 202,062 for migrant populations in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Cyprus peaked at 202,062 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 43,805, in 1990.
Cyprus ranks 115th of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43,805 | — |
| 1995 | 61,941 | +41.4% |
| 2000 | 80,076 | +29.3% |
| 2005 | 122,849 | +53.4% |
| 2010 | 188,472 | +53.4% |
| 2015 | 176,693 | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 190,366 | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 202,062 | +6.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 202,062 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 60% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 202,062 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 47% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52,873 | 43,805 | 61,941 | 2 |
| 2000s | 101,462 | 80,076 | 122,849 | 2 |
| 2010s | 182,582 | 176,693 | 188,472 | 2 |
| 2020s | 196,214 | 190,366 | 202,062 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 112 Latvia 220,471 compare
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 compare
- 114 Estonia 203,046 compare
- 116 Malta 199,466 compare
- 117 Mauritania 195,937 compare
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 194,816 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 migrant populations in Cyprus?
- Migrant populations in Cyprus was 202,062 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 202,062 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,805 in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for migrant populations?
- Cyprus ranks 115th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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