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In May 2018 the Government labour force increased by 848 persons (1,7%) compared to 2017. The casual staff increased by 9,7% and reached 16.502 persons compared to 15.045 persons in May 2017. Permanent staff decreased by 609 persons (-1,7%).

Compared to May 2017 there is an increase in all the categories of Government labour force except the Hourly Paid Workers. The largest increase is observed in category Security Forces (4,9%) in which the Casual Staff is increased by 15,3% (733 persons).  

Compared to April 2018, there is an increase in Civil Service (0,3%) and in the category of Hourly Paid Workers (0,5%) while there is a decrease in Education (-0,7%) and in Security Forces (-0,2%).

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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