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Total employment 66.846

Total employment in the broad public sector in the 3^rd quarter of 2019 reached 66.846 persons. The employment in General Government was 61.476 and in the publicly owned enterprises and companies 5.370 persons.

In General Government which consists of the Government, non-profit organisations and local authorities total employment reached 51.930, 5.342 and 4.204 persons respectively.

The employment in the broad public sector increased by 283 persons (0,43%) compared to the same quarter of 2018. The employment in Central Government increased by 297 persons (0,52%) and  in publicly owned enterprises and companies by 40 persons (0,76%) while a decrease is observed in local authorities by 54 persons (-1,27%). 

Compared to the 2^nd quarter of 2019, the employment in the broad public sector decreased by 1.210 persons (-1,78%). The employment both in Central Government and in publicly owned enterprises and companies decreased by 1.223 persons (-2,09%) and 29 persons (-0,54%) respectively while in local authorities it increased by 42 persons (1,01%).

METHODOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Coverage

The employment in the broad public sector includes employment in General Government Sector and in publicly owned enterprises and companies. General Government Sector includes Central Government and local authorities. Local authorities include Municipalities and other Local Authorities.

Central Government includes Government and Non-Profit Organisations. Government includes Civil Service, Educational Service, Police Service, Fire Service, Hourly paid workers and Military Personnel. Non-Profit Organizations include School Committees, University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology, Open University, Cyprus Tourism Organization, Cyprus Athletic Organization, Cyprus Theatrical Organization, Youth Organization, Cyprus Institute of Energy, Investment Promotion Foundation, Symphony Orchestra Foundation, Cyprus Cultural Foundation, Cyprus Anti-Drugs Council, Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, Cyprus Broad Casting Corporation, Cyprus News Agency, Cyprus Agricultural Payment Organization, Cyprus Petroleum Company, Agricultural Insurance Organization, Central Agency of Equal Distribution of Burden, Research Promotion Foundation, Fauna Fund, Human Resource Development Authority, Office of the Commissioner of Electricity Communications and Postal Regulation, Cyprus Radiotelevision Authority, Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority, Pancyprian Refugees Union and Cyprus Standard Organisation.

Publicly owned enterprises and companies include: Cyprus Telecommunication Authority, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Cyprus Port Authority, Sewage Disposal Boards, Water Boards, Grain Commission, Forest Industries, Cyprus Stock Exchange, Home Finance Organization, Cyprus Potato Marketing Board, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus Land Development Corporation, Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber, Precious Metals Engraving Organization, Council for the Registration and Control of Building Contractors, Board for the Registration of the Real Estate Agencies, Council of Commercial Agents, Cyprus Certification Company and Health Insurance Organization.

Collection of data

Data concerning employment in Government is provided by the Treasury and refers to the number of persons that were employed in the reference quarter while for the remaining sectors data is collected via a telephone survey each quarter from the Organisations.

For more information:

Statistical Service (CYSTAT) Website, subtheme Employment

Contact

Charoulla Charalambous: Tel.:+357 22602123, Email: ccharalambous@cystat.mof.gov.cy

Eleni Christodoulidou, Tel.:+357 22602142, Email: echristodoulidou@cystat.mof.gov.cy

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