The population of the government-controlled areas of the Republic of Cyprus is estimated at 875,900 at the end of 2018, compared to 864,200 at the end of 2017, recording an increase of 1.4%. According to the Statistical Service, the proportion of children below 15 was estimated at 16.1% as well as the proportion of persons aged 65 and over, compared to 22.3% and 11.3% respectively in 2000. There was a gradual increase in the proportion of old-aged persons and a decrease in …








