Total government employment in Cyprus recorded an increase in January 2026, reaching 55,364 persons, according to a report released by the statistical service (Cystat) on Wednesday.
The data showed mixed developments across services and employee categories compared with January 2025.
Cystat said the total number of government employees rose by 257 persons, a 0.5 per cent increase year-on-year.
Employment in the civil service declined by 0.8 per cent to 23,019
