Poverty and living standards in Lefkosia District, Cyprus: official figures
The 2021 census counted 136,344 occupied homes in Lefkosia district; 73.8% were lived in by their owners, 2nd highest of 5 districts (national 70.2%).
How many people rent in Lefkosia?
19.1% of occupied dwellings in Lefkosia district were rented in 2021, the lowest of 5 districts, against 21.2% nationally.
Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) · saved copyHow old are homes in Lefkosia?
26.2% of the occupied housing stock in Lefkosia district was built before 1981, compared with 25.1% nationally.
Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) · saved copyMore figures
- A further 5.8% of households in Lefkosia district lived in a home provided free of charge, usually by family or an employer, in 2021. Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) · saved copy
- 14.4% of occupied homes in Lefkosia district were completed between 2011 and 2021, the highest of 5 districts. Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) · saved copy
How Lefkosia District compares with other districts
Occupied dwellings lived in by their owners (%) (2021)
Lefkosia District ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Occupied dwellings lived in by their owners (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammochostos District | 73.9% |
| 2 | Lefkosia District | 73.8% |
| 3 | Larnaka District | 69.6% |
| 4 | Lemesos District | 68.0% |
| 5 | Pafos District | 62.0% |
Occupied dwellings that are rented (%) (2021)
Lefkosia District ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Occupied dwellings that are rented (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pafos District | 30.2% |
| 2 | Lemesos District | 21.6% |
| 3 | Ammochostos District | 20.3% |
| 4 | Larnaka District | 20.1% |
| 5 | Lefkosia District | 19.1% |
Occupied dwellings completed 2011-2021 (%) (2021)
Lefkosia District ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Occupied dwellings completed 2011-2021 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefkosia District | 14.4% |
| 2 | Ammochostos District | 13.4% |
| 3 | Lemesos District | 13.2% |
| 4 | Larnaka District | 12.6% |
| 5 | Pafos District | 7.6% |
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Sources
- 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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