Net migration in Cyprus
Cyprus: Net migration was 7,749 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7,749
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
28th
of 74 countries
All-time high
12,814
in 2002
All-time low
-8,220
in 1974
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Cyprus, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 7,749 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Cyprus peaked at 12,814 in 2002 and was at its lowest, -8,220, in 1974.
That places Cyprus 28th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2,693 | -4,184 | 3,766 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2,452 | -8,220 | -521 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,299 | -2,284 | 2,899 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,977 | 1,294 | 11,023 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,072 | 10,753 | 12,814 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,326 | 9,983 | 12,566 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,765 | 7,749 | 9,653 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 25 Turkmenistan 13,268 compare
- 26 Austria 11,254 compare
- 27 Azerbaijan 8,731 compare
- 29 Luxembourg 5,237 compare
- 30 Malta 5,161 compare
- 31 Slovenia 2,711 compare
More population data for Cyprus
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.343 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 51,005 (2100)
- Population density 138.03 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.343 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4899 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,392 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.4895 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.38 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 45,750 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Cyprus?
- Net migration in Cyprus was 7,749 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 12,814 in 2002.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was -8,220 in 1974.
- How does Cyprus rank for net migration?
- Cyprus ranks 28th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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