Cyprus
Based on the most recent published official birth records (and Birthgap harmonisation where noted).
In 2023, Cyprus saw a slight rise in its completed fertility rate, reaching 71.5%, up 0.9 percentage points from the previous year. Meanwhile, the proportion of women who remain childless declined marginally to 28.5%, continuing a stable recent trend. These indicators reflect a subtle shift but underscore a largely consistent fertility landscape over the past five years.
- Children per mother edged down slightly to 1.99 in 2023, maintaining a stable level over five years.
- Average maternal age increased marginally to 30.4 years, reflecting a stable maternal age trend in recent years.
- The total fertility gap remained virtually unchanged at 31.1%, indicating persistent fertility below the replacement level.
- Total births held steady at just over 10,100, showing no significant demographic fluctuations.
In 2023, Cyprus exhibited steady fertility patterns with children per mother near two, stable birth numbers, and a slight increase in average maternal age.
- Children per mother stable around 1.99, close to long-run averages
- Lifetime childlessness rate steady at approximately 28.5%
- Slight rise in one-child families, while two-child families declined
- Average maternal age stable near 30.4 years
- Future Worker Gap increased to around 19% indicating potential labor force concerns
Key fertility indicators — Cyprus
| Childlessness Rate (TCR) | 28.4% |
| Birthgap Indicator (TFG) | 31.1% |
| TGI (great-grandchildren per 100 parents) | 33 |
Motherhood prevalence (TMR)
Among mothers in Cyprus, completed fertility is 71.5% (2023). It is up marginally on 2022 (up 0.9pp). Over the past five years, TMR has been broadly stable; the 2019–2023 average is 71.6%. Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 71.6%), mothers are now having close to that long-run level children on average. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | TMR | Year | TMR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 68.0% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 72.4% |
| 1990 | n/a | 2022 | 70.6% |
| 2000 | 62.2% | 2023 | 71.5% |
Source: Eurostat.
Children per mother (CPM)
Cyprus’s children per mother (CPM) stands at 1.99 in 2023. It is marginally lower than in 2022 (down 0.03). Looking at the last five years, CPM has been broadly stable (five-year average 2.01). Relative to the earliest available baseline in the 2020s (2.01), today’s CPM is close to that long-run level. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | CPM | Year | CPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 2.15 |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 1.99 |
| 1990 | n/a | 2022 | 2.03 |
| 2000 | 2.59 | 2023 | 1.99 |
Source: Eurostat.
Average maternal age (AMA)
In 2023, mothers in Cyprus had children at an average age of 30.4 years. It has edged up slightly (+0.2 years). Looking at the last five years, AMA has been broadly stable (average 30.4 years). Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 30.4 years), AMA now stands close to that long-run level. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | BIRTH | Year | BIRTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 28.39 |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 30.18 |
| 1990 | n/a | 2022 | 30.25 |
| 2000 | 26.14 | 2023 | 30.45 |
Source: Eurostat.
Total Fertility Gap (TFG)
Cyprus’s Total Fertility Gap (TFG) is 31.1% in 2023 (equivalent to a TFR of 1.43). It remains broadly flat versus the previous year (little change). Over the past five years, the Total Fertility Gap has been rising; the 2019–2023 average is 30.3%. Relative to the earliest available baseline in the 2020s (30.3%), today’s TFG is close to that long-run level. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | TFG | Year | TFG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 29.4% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 30.3% |
| 1990 | n/a | 2022 | 30.9% |
| 2000 | 22.2% | 2023 | 31.1% |
Source: Eurostat.
Future Worker Gap (FWG)
In 2023, Cyprus’s Future Worker Gap (FWG) is 18.9%. There has been a slight increase since 2022 (up 1.5pp). Across the most recent five-year window (2019–2023), FWG has been rising with an average of 15.8%. Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 15.8%), the FWG stands higher by about 3.0pp. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. <span class="cs-stale-note">(older data)</span>
| Year | FWG | Year | FWG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 13.4% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 13.8% |
| 1990 | n/a | 2022 | 17.4% |
| 2000 | 0.7% | 2023 | 18.9% |
Source: Eurostat.
Societal Half-Life (SHL)
Cyprus’s SHL stands at 60.3 years in 2023. It is down slightly from 2022 (down 0.1 years). Over the past five years, SHL has been falling; the 2019–2023 average is 62.0 years. Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 62.0 years), SHL now stands lower by about 1.7 years. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
Triple Generation Impact (TGI)
With this Birthgap (TFG) for every 100 people of fertility age in Cyprus, there would be 33 great-grandchildren, representing a -67.0% drop from the current generation.
Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
Birth trajectory
Milestones Years: - Births down 50% in 2084 - Births down 75% in 2145 - Births down 90% in 2224
Based on the 2024 birth pattern, total births would fall by half from 10,009 in 2024 to 5,004 in 2084, and by 90% to 1,001 in 2224 (ignoring migration).
Childlessness rate (TCR)
Cyprus’s lifetime childlessness rate (TCR) reached 28.5% in 2023. There has been a small decline from 2022 (down 0.9pp). Over the past five years, childlessness has been broadly stable; the 2019–2023 average is 28.4%. Relative to the earliest available baseline in the 2020s (28.4%), today’s level is close to that long-run level. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | TCR | Year | TCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 32.0% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 27.6% |
| 1990 | n/a | 2022 | 29.4% |
| 2000 | 37.8% | 2023 | 28.5% |
Source: Eurostat.
Total births
Total births in Cyprus were 10,009 in 2024. It is broadly unchanged from 2023. Over the past five years, total births have been broadly stable, averaging 10,052 per year. Compared with the 2020s average (10,052), total births are now close to that long-run level.
| Year | Births | Year | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 9,735 |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 9,800 |
| 1990 | n/a | 2022 | 10.1k |
| 2000 | 8,241 | 2023 | 10.1k |
Source: Eurostat.
Future Worker Gap (FWG)
In 2023, Cyprus’s Future Worker Gap (FWG) is 18.9%. There has been a slight increase since 2022 (up 1.5pp). Across the most recent five-year window (2019–2023), FWG has been rising with an average of 15.8%. Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 15.8%), the FWG stands higher by about 3.0pp. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | FWG | Year | FWG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | 13.4% |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | 13.8% |
| 1990 | n/a | 2022 | 17.4% |
| 2000 | 0.7% | 2023 | 18.9% |
Source: Eurostat.
