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The government labour force increased by 773 persons (1,5%) in April 2018 compared to 2017. The casual staff increased by 9,5% and reached 16.491 persons compared to 15.062 persons in April 2017. Permanent staff decreased by 656 persons (-1,8%).

Compared to April 2017 there is an increase in all the categories of government labour force except the Civil Service. The largest increase is observed in category Security Forces (4,5%) in which the casual staff is increased by 14,2% (694 persons).  

Compared to March 2018, the government labour force is increased by 205 persons (0,4%) driven by an increase of 209 persons (13,3%) of the casual staff of Hourly Paid Workers. 

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:+357-22602123, Email: ccharalambous@cystat.mof.gov.cy

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