Districts of Cyprus: population and official figures
Cyprus is divided into 5 districts. The largest by population is Lefkosia District with 369,400 people (37.6% of the total); the smallest is Ammochostos District with 58,900.
Who governs Cyprus's districts?
District self-government organisations (5: Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta): Elected first in June 2024. Water supply, sewerage, waste management and building/planning permits across the district.
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All 5 districts, largest first
| # | District | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefkosia District | 369,400 | 2024 | – |
| 2 | Lemesos District | 280,300 | 2024 | – |
| 3 | Larnaka District | 165,500 | 2024 | – |
| 4 | Pafos District | 108,900 | 2024 | – |
| 5 | Ammochostos District | 58,900 | 2024 | – |
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Sources
- Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT): End of the Year De Jure Population by District (Urban/Rural Areas), Annual (CYSTAT-DB table 1820055E), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1e604fc05948…)
- Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT): Registered Unemployed by District, Annual (CYSTAT-DB table 0121041E), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fe2a0c3e210b…)
- Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT): Census of Population and Housing 2021: Population (Aged 15 and Over) Enumerated by Sex, Educational Attainment, District and Urban/Rural Area 1.10.2021 (table 1891510E), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 167ed2406ef8…)
- Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT): Census of Population and Housing 2021: Occupied Conventional Dwellings Enumerated by Year of Construction, Tenure Status, District and Urban/Rural Area 1.10.2021 (table 1893010E), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 8cbb9f2aa4be…)
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