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Cyprus Sees 1.8% Population Growth In 2023, Statistical Data Reveal

The population in the Government-controlled areas of Cyprus reached an estimated 966,400 by the end of 2023, up from 949,100 in 2022, reflecting a 1.8% increase, according to demographic statistics published by the Statistical Service on Wednesday.

The data highlight the ageing of Cyprus’ population. In 2023, children under 15 years made up 15.3% of the population, while individuals aged 65 and over accounted for 17.7%. This is a notable shift from 2000 when children represented 22.3% and the elderly just 11.3%.

Birth Rates

Births in the Government-controlled areas saw a slight increase, reaching 10,241 in 2023, up from 10,187 the previous year, resulting in a crude birth rate of 10.7 per 1,000 people. However, the total fertility rate remained unchanged at 1.4, well below the replacement level of 2.1, and a significant decline from its local peak of 2.5 in 1982.

Women in Cyprus are having children later in life, with the average age at first birth rising to 30 years, and the mean age at childbirth, regardless of order, increasing to 31.5 years.

Mortality And Life Expectancy

Deaths in the Government-controlled areas dropped to 6,742 in 2023, compared to 7,307 in 2022, bringing the crude death rate down to 7 per 1,000 population from 7.8.

Life expectancy improved slightly, reaching 81 years for males and 85 years for females in 2023, compared to 80.2 and 83.9, respectively, in 2022. However, infant mortality rose from 3.3 to 4.5 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Migration Trends

Cyprus has maintained positive net migration since 2016. In 2023, net migration was estimated at 13,782. Long-term immigrants—both Cypriots and foreigners—totalled 40,761, compared to 37,558 in 2022. Conversely, the number of emigrants rose to 26,979, up from 21,118 the previous year.

Marriage And Divorce Statistics

The total number of marriages declined in 2023, falling to 11,766 from 13,350 in 2022. Ecclesiastical marriages saw a small drop, from 4,486 in 2022 to 4,355 in 2023. Civil marriages experienced a sharper decline, from 8,864 to 7,411, with only 2,076 involving residents of Cyprus.

The number of divorces, however, increased significantly, reaching 2,134 in 2023, up from 1,503 in 2022. The crude divorce rate rose to 2.23 per 1,000 people, while the total divorce rate—indicating the percentage of marriages expected to end in divorce—surged to 347.8 per 1,000 marriages, a dramatic increase from 41.6 per 1,000 in 1980.

TikTok Returns To US App Stores 

TikTok is once again available for download in the Apple and Google app stores in the US, following a delay in the enforcement of its ban by former President Donald Trump. The ban’s postponement until April 5 gives the administration additional time to evaluate the situation.

Key Developments

The decision to restore TikTok access came after Google and Apple received reassurances from the Trump administration that they would not face legal consequences for reinstating the Chinese-owned app. According to Bloomberg, US Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter outlining these guarantees.

In an executive order signed on January 20, Trump instructed the attorney general not to take enforcement action for 75 days, providing time for his administration to determine how to proceed.

Uncertain Future For TikTok In The US

While TikTok is back on the US app stores, its long-term survival remains uncertain. If no deal is reached by early April to address national security concerns, the app may face another shutdown. ByteDance, the parent company, has insisted that TikTok is not for sale.

Legislation And Pressure On ByteDance

The Protecting Americans from Foreign Enemy-Controlled Apps Act, which passed with bipartisan support in Congress, mandates a nationwide ban on TikTok unless ByteDance sells its US operations. This law was signed by President Joe Biden in April of last year.

In late January, the app was briefly removed from US stores following the ban’s activation, impacting over 170 million American users. However, TikTok was restored soon after, following Trump’s intervention in his first hours as president. During that time, he signed an executive order allowing 75 days for a deal that would safeguard national security. Trump also suggested that the US could take a 50% stake in TikTok, a move he believed would keep the app “in good hands.”

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