Cyprus establishments surge in years 2000-2005

The number of establishments in Cyprus recorded significant increase during the years 2000-2005. According to the latest data of the Statistical Service (CyStat), the largest increase in the number of establishments in the years 2000-2005 was recorded in Pafos district 25%, followed by Lefkosia and Larnaka 10%, and Lemesos 8%.
The data are included in the second volume with the results of the Census of Establishments which was carried out in 2005, and was published here this week.
The Report gives information on the distribution of establishments and employed population in Cyprus by geographic region and branch of economic activity. In addition, results for the foreign workers in Cyprus are presented by district.
According to the main findings of the Census, the largest increase in employment in the 5-year period 2000-2005 was also recorded in the district of Pafos with 38,4%, followed by Ammochostos with 22,8%.
In the districts of Lefkosia and Ammochostos the share of women amounted to 46% of the total employment, Lemesos and Pafos accounted for 44% and Larnaka district 41%.
The number of foreign workers reached 34.925 in 2005, compared to 20.384 in 2000, recording an increase of 71%, or 11.4% per year. About 35% of the foreign workers enumerated in 2005 were employed in Lefkosia district, 25% in Lemesos, 22% in Pafos, 12% in Larnaka and 6% in Ammochostos district.