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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Cyprus

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population1.37M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$41.23B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$41.78K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth81.82024 · yearsInternet use89.6%2024 · % of populationForest area18.7%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
98.7%

% of people aged 15+·2011

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Cyprus2011 · 98.7%
024.6749.3474.0198.681960199320251992: 94.4%2001: 96.8%2011: 98.7%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Cyprus in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Nicosia
Country code
CYP

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