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Cyprus Population and religion percentage

Cyprus officially called the Republic of Cyprus, is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the estimated population of  Cyprus in 2024 is 1,268,467 (1.26 million or 12.68 Lakh)

 Cyprus2024 Population
Total Population1,268,467
Land Area 9,241 sq.km (3,568 sq. mi.)
Pop. Density130 people/sq. km
Capital CityNicosia
Fertility Rate* 1.34
Infant mortality rate ** 3
Median Age  37.3 Years
Life Expectancy 81.51 years
Urban Population 67%

Source: UN World Population Prospects report

*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.

**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.

Religion in Cyprus

Christianity is the main religion in Cyprus and is dominated by the Eastern Orthodox branch of Christianity. Other Christian denominations are Armenians, Maronites, Roman Catholics, and the Church of England.

Islam accounts for 2% of the population and the rest of the 4% follow other religions.  It includes Baháʼí,  Jewish,  and non-religious communities in Cyprus.

Religion percent in Cyprus

  • Orthodox Christianity – 89.2%
  • Roman Catholic – 2.9%
  • Protestant – 2%
  • Islam – 1.8%
  • Other – 4.1%

Source: Census 2011

Top Cities in Cyprus by Population
#CityPopulation
1Nicosia 200,452
2Limassol154,000
3Strovolos67,904
4Larnaca51,468
5Famagusta42,526
6Lakatamia38,435
7Kyrenia33,207
8Paphos32,892
9Kato Polemidhia22,369
10Aglandjia20,783
Population of Cyprus 2024 | Religion in Cyprus

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