Cyprus

Republic of Cyprus

"A Mediterranean island nation with ancient Greek and Turkish influences, known for its beaches and archaeological sites."

Southern Europe
UN Member
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Nicosia

35.17°, 33.37°

Official Languages

Greek, Turkish

Population

1.34M

Total Area

9.25K km²

Population Density

145.39 people per km²

Currency

Euro

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#152
1,344,976

Total Population+1%

2023
#30
81.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#150
67.0%

Urban Population

2023
#164
1.39

Fertility Rate

2023
#41
91.2%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#103
$33.9B

GDP+2.6%

2023
#29
$36.6K

GDP per Capita

2023
#44
1.8%

Inflation

2024
#105
5.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#43
31.5

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Cyprus

What is the capital of Cyprus?

Cyprus's capital city is Nicosia.

What is the population of Cyprus?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Cyprus is approximately 1.34M people. This makes it the 152nd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Cyprus?

Cyprus spans a total area of approximately 9,251 square kilometers (3,571.83 square miles).

Which continent is Cyprus in?

Cyprus is located in Europe, specifically within the Southern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Cyprus?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Cyprus is approximately $33.89B USD. This ranks Cyprus as the 103rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.