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Cyprus Population Pyramid 1970

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1970
Population: 647,445

Year

-5 -1   1970  +1 +5

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Summary

Cyprus in 1970

As of 1970, Cyprus counted 647,446 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 10.4%, up from 586,490 in 1960.

With a median age of 24.6 years, Cyprus had a youth dependency ratio of 52.7 and an old-age dependency ratio of 13.6 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #150 of 201 by population Ranks #44 of 201 by median age Ranks #168 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Cyprus
Population
647,446
Median age
24.6
0-14 %
31.7%
65+ %
8.2%
Child dependency
52.7
Old-age dependency
13.6
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
1,508,482
Population 2100
1,275,353
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.39

The fertility rate of Cyprus was 1.39 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
405060708090
19602023 · 81.6

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 81.6 years on average (83.7 years for girls, 79.6 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
18355270
19502100
Migration to and from Cyprus
Where immigrants come from (2024)

199,290 immigrants live in Cyprus, 14.7% of the population.

United Kingdom38,082
Greece25,031
Georgia16,136
Russian Federation13,731
Syrian Arab Republic12,150
Where emigrants live (2024)

80,760 people born in Cyprus live in other countries.

Turkey30,993
Greece23,412
Australia16,610
Canada3,907
Bulgaria2,034
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Cyprus compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Cyprus 647,446 24.6
Oman 662,680 17.2
Kuwait 809,114 18.5
United Arab Emirates 286,536 23.0
Bahrain 224,809 17.4
Frequently asked questions about Cyprus's population
How many people lived in Cyprus in 1970?
In 1970, Cyprus's population was 647,446.
Is the population of Cyprus increasing or decreasing?
Cyprus's population grew 10.4% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 1,508,482 by 2050.
What is the median age in Cyprus?
The median age in Cyprus is 24.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Cyprus's population is over 65 or under 15?
8.2% of Cyprus's population is 65 or older, and 31.7% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Cyprus have?
Cyprus's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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