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Government labour force: 50.621

The government labour force increased by 555 persons (1,1%) in January 2018 compared to January 2017 and reached 50.621 persons. The casual staff increased by 8,0% and reached 14.895 persons in January 2018 compared to 13.793 persons in January 2017. Permanent staff decreased by 547 persons (-1,5%).

In January 2018, increase is observed in all the categories of government labour force compared to January 2017. The largest increase is observed in category Hourly Paid Workers (3,8%) which in the casual staff is increased by 110,4% (370 persons).  

Compared to December 2017 all the categories decreased except Education which is increased by 15 persons (0,1%). A drop of -1,3% is observed in the category Hourly Paid Workers in which the number of casual staff is decreased by 109 persons (-13,4%).

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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