Net migration metrics in Cyprus
Cyprus: Net migration metrics was 8,697 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8,697
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
52nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
12,814
in 2002
All-time low
-8,220
in 1974
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Cyprus, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Cyprus is 8,697, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and down 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Cyprus peaked at 12,814 in 2002 and was at its lowest, -8,220, in 1974.
That places Cyprus 52nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -405 | — |
| 1951 | -136 | -66.4% |
| 1952 | 1,127 | -928.7% |
| 1953 | 1,242 | +10.2% |
| 1954 | 1,121 | -9.7% |
| 1955 | 1,573 | +40.3% |
| 1956 | 1,948 | +23.8% |
| 1957 | 2,333 | +19.8% |
| 1958 | 2,906 | +24.6% |
| 1959 | 3,566 | +22.7% |
| 1960 | 3,766 | +5.6% |
| 1961 | -3,695 | -198.1% |
| 1962 | -3,441 | -6.9% |
| 1963 | -3,005 | -12.7% |
| 1964 | -3,347 | +11.4% |
| 1965 | -4,184 | +25.0% |
| 1966 | -3,623 | -13.4% |
| 1967 | -3,451 | -4.7% |
| 1968 | -3,207 | -7.1% |
| 1969 | -2,744 | -14.4% |
| 1970 | -2,001 | -27.1% |
| 1971 | -1,586 | -20.7% |
| 1972 | -1,037 | -34.6% |
| 1973 | -2,877 | +177.4% |
| 1974 | -8,220 | +185.7% |
| 1975 | -4,820 | -41.4% |
| 1976 | -1,496 | -69.0% |
| 1977 | -521 | -65.2% |
| 1978 | -735 | +41.1% |
| 1979 | -1,232 | +67.6% |
| 1980 | -2,284 | +85.4% |
| 1981 | -1,171 | -48.7% |
| 1982 | -46 | -96.1% |
| 1983 | 2,899 | -6402.2% |
| 1984 | 2,485 | -14.3% |
| 1985 | 2,647 | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 2,362 | -10.8% |
| 1987 | 2,465 | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 1,727 | -29.9% |
| 1989 | 1,903 | +10.2% |
| 1990 | 1,371 | -28.0% |
| 1991 | 1,294 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 2,562 | +98.0% |
| 1993 | 10,520 | +310.6% |
| 1994 | 10,305 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 10,549 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 10,506 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 10,696 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 10,942 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 11,023 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 10,753 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 11,283 | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 12,814 | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 12,786 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 12,583 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 12,616 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 12,110 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 12,332 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 11,887 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 11,555 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 11,793 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 12,566 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 12,237 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 11,914 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 11,599 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 11,277 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 10,951 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 10,632 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 10,311 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 9,983 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 9,653 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 9,341 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 9,014 | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 8,697 | -3.5% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 8,697 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 1.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 8,697 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 1.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +6402.2% | -46 | 2,899 |
| 1952 | +928.7% | -136 | 1,127 |
| 1993 | +310.6% | 2,562 | 10,520 |
| 1961 | -198.1% | 3,766 | -3,695 |
| 1974 | -185.7% | -2,877 | -8,220 |
| 1973 | -177.4% | -1,037 | -2,877 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,528 | -405 | 3,566 | 10 |
| 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 | 9,176 | 8,697 | 9,653 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
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 net migration metrics in Cyprus?
- Net migration metrics in Cyprus was 8,697 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 12,814 in 2002.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was -8,220 in 1974.
- How does Cyprus rank for net migration metrics?
- Cyprus ranks 52nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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