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Government Labour Force: 52.009

In February 2019 the Government labour force increased by 460 persons (0,9%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2018 and reached 52.009 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 566 persons (-1,6%). Casual staff increased by 6,5% and reached 16.891 persons compared to 15.865 persons in February 2018.

Compared to February 2018 there is an increase in all the categories of government labour force except in the category of Hourly Paid Workers. The largest increase is observed in Education (1,8%) in which the casual staff increased by 12,8% (423 persons).

Compared to January 2019, the staff of the Civil Service increased by 0,2% (31 persons), the number of persons in Education by 0,2% (24 persons) and the Hourly Paid Workers by 11,6% (871 persons) while the Security Forces decreased by -0,2% (-30 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

Eleni Christodoulidou, Tel:+357-22602142, Email: echristodoulidou@cystat.mof.gov.cy

(AH/SCH)