Cyprus Population
Europe & Central Asia · 155th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
1,385,751
The population of Cyprus is about 1,385,751 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 1.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.02% of the world's people.
Cyprus is ranked 155th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.84% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 1.5 million. That is 2.4 times its 1960 population of 586 thousand. Population density is 150 people per square kilometre. 67% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
1.4 million
Yearly change
+0.84%
World rank
155th
Share of world
0.02%
Density
150/km²
Land area
9,240 km²
Life expectancy
81.8 yrs
Births per woman
1.38
GDP per capita
$41,783
GDP
$41.2B
Population of Cyprus, 1960–2050
Cyprus population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 586,490 | — | 63 |
| 1970 | 647,446 | +0.98% | 70 |
| 1980 | 683,076 | +0.82% | 74 |
| 1990 | 788,351 | +1.41% | 85 |
| 2000 | 947,667 | +1.76% | 103 |
| 2010 | 1,127,816 | +1.66% | 122 |
| 2020 | 1,302,247 | +1.21% | 141 |
| 2024 | 1,358,282 | +0.99% | 147 |
| 2026proj. | 1,382,334 | +0.84% | 150 |
| 2030proj. | 1,422,318 | +0.64% | 154 |
| 2040proj. | 1,484,849 | +0.29% | 161 |
| 2050proj. | 1,508,482 | +0.08% | 163 |
Cyprus vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 129 times as many people as Cyprus. Bangladesh is 9.1 times more densely populated.
Cyprus population: questions and answers
What is the population of Cyprus in 2026?
About 1,382,334 (1.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Cyprus's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.84% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Cyprus?
About 150 people per km², with a land area of 9,240 km².
What will the population of Cyprus be in 2050?
About 1.5 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Cyprus?
Nicosia.
What is the life expectancy in Cyprus?
81.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.