People of Cyprus
Population
788,457
Age Distribution
0-14 years
80,273 (Male), 76,826 (Females)
15-64 yeras
272,924 (Male), 265,738 (Females)
65 years and over
40,458 (Male), 52,238 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
1%
Ethnic Groups
Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, other 5% (2001)
Religions
Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, other (includes Maronite and Armenian Apostolic) 4%
Languages
Greek, Turkish, English
Life Expectancy
Total
77.98
Among Males
75.60
Among Females
80.49
Nationality
Noun
Cypriot(s)
Adjective
Cypriot
Literacy Rates
Definition
age 15 and over can read and write
Total
98%
Among Males
99%
Among Females
96%
