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Total Employment 72.456

Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 1^st quarter of 2022 reached 72.456 persons. The employment in General Government was 66.813 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.643 persons.

In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 53.655, 8.843 and 4.315 persons respectively.

The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 2.637 persons (3,8%) compared to the same quarter of 2021. The employment in Central Government increased by 2.380 persons (4,0%) and in Local Authorities by 293 persons (7,3%), whereas the employment in Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies decreased by 36 persons (-0,6%).

Compared to the 4^th quarter of 2021, the employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 893 persons (1,2%). Employment increased in Central Government by 995 persons (1,6%), decreased in Local Authorities by 102 persons (-2,3%), whereas it remained stable in Publicly Owned Enterprises.

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.

Central Government includes Government and Non-Profit Organizations. 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 National Addictions Authority, Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, Cyprus Broadcasting 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, Cyprus Standard Organization, Cyprus Asset Management Company Limited, State Health Services Organization and National Betting Authority.

Local Authorities include Municipalities and other Local Authorities.

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 of the Republic and refers to the number of persons that were employed in the reference quarter, while for the remaining sectors data is collected from the Organizations on a quarterly basis via a telephone survey.

For more information:

CYSTAT Portal, subtheme Labour Market

CYSTAT-DB (Online Database)

Predefined Tables (Excel)

Methodological Information

The data included in the Predefined Tables in Excel format are available up to 4th quarter 2021. Data from the 1st quarter 2022 onwards are available only in the CYSTAT-DB Online Database.

Contact

Maria Kkoushi: Tel: +357-22602235, Email: mkkoushi@cystat.mof.gov.cy

(MG/SCH)