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In 2026, Cyprus's population stands at 1,382,334. That is a 2.8-fold increase on the 493,871 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.80% a year, adding about 11.1K people a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 150 people/km². Half the population is younger than 39.1 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 47.6 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 101 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 1,275,353 (-8% from 2026).
Total population
1,382,334
Density
150 people/km²
Median age
39.1 years
Growth rate
+0.80%
Cyprus's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 39 in 2026 to 48 by 2050.