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Government Labour Force: 52.527

In May 2019 the government labour force increased by 471 persons (0,9%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2018 and reached 52.527 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 590 persons (-1,7%). Casual staff increased by 6,4% and reached 17.575 persons compared to 16.514 persons in May 2018.

Compared to May 2018 there is an increase of staff in both the Civil Service and in Education. The largest increase is observed in Education (2,6%) and more specifically in the number of casual staff which increased by 15,5% (522 persons).

Compared to April 2019 the number of persons of all categories increased except in Security Forces where the number of persons decreased by 0,2%. The highest increase is observed in Hourly Paid Workers (2,3%) which is mainly due to casual staff increase (12,0%).

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

(MG/II)