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The government labor force increased by 1.724 persons (3,4%) in March 2018 compared to 2017. The casual staff increased by 16,6% and reached 16.246 persons compared to 13.929 persons in March 2017. Permanent staff decreased by 593 persons (-1,6%).

Compared to March 2017 there is an increase in all the categories of government labor force except the Civil Service. The largest increase is observed in category Hourly Paid Workers (13,6%) in which the casual staff is increased by 200,6% (1.045 persons).  

Compared to February 2018, the government labor force is increased by 222 persons (0,4%) driven by an increase of 310 persons (5,9%) of the casual staff of Security Forces. 

METHODOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 Coverage

Government includes Civil Service, Educational Service, Military Personnel and Hourly Paid Workers. Civil Service includes the staff (either permanent or casual) of the Ministries, Departments and Services. Educational Service includes the permanent and casual educational staff that is occupied in school units and the staff of Cyprus Productivity Center and the Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus. Military Personnel include Police Service, Fire Service and the National Guard. The members of the House of Representatives are not included.

Collection of data

Data concerning employment in Government is provided from the Treasury and refers to the number of persons that were paid in the current month.

For more information:

Charoulla Charalambous: Tel.: 22602123, E-mail: ccharalambous@cystat.mof.gov.cy

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