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Government Labour Force: 51.670

In October 2018 the Government labour force increased by 56 persons (0,1%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2017 and reached 51.670 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 710 persons (-2,0%). The casual staff increased by 4,8% and reached 16.579 persons compared to 15.813 persons in October 2017.

Compared to October 2017 there is an increase in all the categories of government labour force except the category of Hourly Paid Workers. The largest increase is observed in category Security Forces (0,8%) in which the casual staff is increased by 7,8% (249 persons).

Compared to September 2018, the staff of Education increased by 4,5% (578 persons) and of Civil Service by 0,1% (17 persons). In addition, Security Forces staff decreased by -0,7% (-85 persons) and Hourly Paid Workers by -0,9% (-76 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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