Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Cyprus
Cyprus: Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate was 0.9374 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.9374 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 6.5%
World rank
132nd
of 234 countries
All-time high
10.28 % change on previous year
in 1958
All-time low
0.9374 % change on previous year
in 2025
Years of data
75
1951–2025
Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Cyprus, 1951–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Cyprus is 0.9374 % change on previous year, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 75 years on record.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Cyprus peaked at 10.28 % change on previous year in 1958 and was at its lowest, 0.9374 % change on previous year, in 2025.
That places Cyprus 132nd out of 234 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.
Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 3.93 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1953 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1954 | 5.02 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1955 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1956 | 5.36 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1957 | 7.7 % change on previous year | +43.6% |
| 1958 | 10.28 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 1959 | 10.21 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1960 | 7.9 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1961 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 1962 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1963 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 1964 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 1965 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1966 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1968 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 1971 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1972 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1973 | 3.69 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 1974 | 7.48 % change on previous year | +102.9% |
| 1975 | 8.75 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1976 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1977 | 4.95 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1978 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1979 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1981 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 1982 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1983 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1992 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 1994 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1996 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 1 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2025 | 0.9374 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 0.9374 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4434 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 0.9374 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2084 % change on previous year, 4.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +102.9% | 3.69 % change on previous year | 7.48 % change on previous year |
| 1957 | +43.6% | 5.36 % change on previous year | 7.7 % change on previous year |
| 1961 | -41.5% | 7.9 % change on previous year | 4.62 % change on previous year |
| 1958 | +33.6% | 7.7 % change on previous year | 10.28 % change on previous year |
| 1962 | -36.5% | 4.62 % change on previous year | 2.93 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | +27.3% | 1.75 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.31 % change on previous year | 3.93 % change on previous year | 10.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 2.86 % change on previous year | 1.67 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.74 % change on previous year | 2.19 % change on previous year | 8.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.58 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 3.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.1 % change on previous year | 1.73 % change on previous year | 2.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.61 % change on previous year | 1.41 % change on previous year | 1.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.04 % change on previous year | 0.9374 % change on previous year | 1.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 129 Netherlands 0.9625 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Dominican Republic 0.9601 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Belize 0.9389 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Turks and Caicos Islands 0.9322 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Brunei Darussalam 0.9314 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Suriname 0.8918 % change on previous year 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)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 138.03 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 51,005 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Cyprus?
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Cyprus was 0.9374 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 10.28 % change on previous year in 1958.
- What is the lowest number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9374 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does Cyprus rank for number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate?
- Cyprus ranks 132nd out of 234 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of people living in urban and rural areas. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of people living in urban and rural areas. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.