Overview
Youth policy has become a key element of interest and work for the Republic of Cyprus. The government pays gradually more attention to youth policy and consultation with young people on youth issues grows into a priority in the agenda of state officials. The development of the 1st National Youth Strategy in 2017 is a milestone in the field indicating the importance state officials pay on youth policy. The 1st National Youth Strategy covers 8 fields, similar to the former EU Youth Strategy.
The drafting of the 2nd National Youth Strategy 2030 is under development with the participation of policy-makers, youth representatives and young people. The Strategy and the action plan for its implementation is under consultation and expected to be finalised within 2025.
Ratio of young people in the total population on 1st January
Ratio of men and women in the youth population
Statistic references
References:
Ratio of children and young people in the total population on 1 January by sex and age (yth_demo_020)[data extracted on 31/03/2025].
Youth population on 1 January by sex, age and country of birth (yth_demo_060)[data extracted on 31/03/2025].