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In August 2018 the Government labour force increased by 1.050 persons (2,1%) compared to 2017. The casual staff increased by 11,7% and reached 16.036 persons compared to 14.351 persons in August 2017. Permanent staff decreased by 635 persons (-1,8%).

Compared to August 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 (5,5%) in which the casual staff is increased by 17,1% (813 persons).  

Compared to July 2018, there is a decrease in all the categories except Hourly Paid Workers. Civil Service decreased by -0,2% (-30 persons), Education decreased by -3,8% (-506 persons) and Security Forces  by -0,1% (-19 persons).

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:

Statistical Service (CYSTAT) Website, subtheme Employment

Contact

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

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