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Cyprus is forecast to see its population rise over the next several decades before eventually entering a period of decline later in the century, based on projections released by Eurostat.
Estimates suggest that the island’s population will reach about 982,966 in 2025, up from 966,365 the previous year, continuing a recent pattern of growth. This upward trend is expected to persist through the following decades, with numbers projected to exceed 1.04 million by 2030 and climb further to roughly 1.08 million by 2035.
The increase is predicted to continue into the 2040s. By 2040, the population could surpass 1.1 million, with additional, though slower, gains bringing it to around 1.12 million by the mid-2040s. The highest point is expected around 2060, when the population may reach approximately 1.15 million.
After this peak, demographic momentum is expected to weaken. The total population is projected to edge downward to about 1.14 million in 2065 and continue declining gradually in the following decades, falling to nearly 1.12 million by 2075. By the end of the century, Cyprus’ population could drop to just over 1.04 million.
Across the European Union, a similar long-term pattern is anticipated, though on a larger scale. The EU’s population is estimated at 451.8 million in 2025, recovering after a dip linked to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Modest growth is expected to continue for a few more years, with a peak of around 453.3 million projected for 2029.
Beyond that point, however, the EU is likely to experience a sustained decline. By 2100, the bloc’s population is forecast to shrink by about 11.7%, equivalent to a loss of roughly 53 million people, leaving a total of around 398.8 million inhabitants.
