16-03-2020 14:27
Employment in the Broad Pubic sector: 4th quarter 2019
Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 4th quarter of 2019 reached 69.191 persons. The employment in General Government was 63.775 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.416 persons.
In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 52.483, 7.139 and 4.153 persons respectively.
The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 750 persons (1,1%) compared to the same quarter of 2018. The employment in Central Government increased by 724 persons (1,2%) and in Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies by 64 persons (1,2%) while a decrease is observed in Local Authorities by 39 persons (-0,9%).
Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2019, the employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 1.858 persons (2,8%). The employment both in Central Government and in Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies increased by 1.863 persons (3,2%) and 46 persons (0,9%) respectively while in Local Authorities it decreased by 51 persons (-1,2%).
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Number of persons |
% Change |
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4thQuarter 2018 |
3rdQuarter2019 |
4thQuarter 2019 |
4th Quarter2019/18 |
4th Quarter/ 3rd Quarter 2019 |
General Government |
63.089 |
61.963 |
63.775 |
1,1 |
2,9 |
Central Government |
58.898 |
57.759 |
59.622 |
1,2 |
3,2 |
Government |
51.999 |
51.930 |
52.483 |
0,9 |
1,1 |
Non-profit Organisations |
6.898 |
5.829 |
7.139 |
3,5 |
22,5 |
Local Authorities |
4.192 |
4.204 |
4.153 |
-0,9 |
-1,2 |
Municipalities |
3.072 |
3.084 |
3.033 |
-1,3 |
-1,7 |
Other Local Authorities |
1.120 |
1.120 |
1.120 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies |
5.352 |
5.370 |
5.416 |
1,2 |
0,9 |
Broad Public Sector |
68.441 |
67.333 |
69.191 |
1,1 |
2,8 |
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 Regularoty Authority Pancyprian Refugees Union, Cyprus Standard Organization, Cyprus Asset Management Company Limited and State Health Services Organization.
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 Organizations.
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
(EH/II)
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