Religious diversity grows as Cyprus home to ten different faiths
Source: in-cyprus.com
Recent census data has revealed significant religious diversity in Cyprus, with 235,306 residents – approximately one in four of the total population of 923,381 – belonging to different faiths or none at all.
According to the Statistical Service, Orthodox Christians remain the majority at 688,075 people (336,627 men and 351,448 women).
However, the data shows a diverse religious landscape including 19,534 Muslims, 13,860 Roman Catholics, 9,621 Anglicans/Protestants, 7,868 Buddhists, 4,486 Maronites, 2,260 Sikhs, 2,025 Armenian Church members, 1,681 Hindus, and 9,591 atheists.
Notably, 159,835 residents did not declare their religious affiliation.
Among Cypriot citizens, who number 719,252 including those with dual citizenship, 604,165 are Orthodox Christians.
A significant number – 98,645 Cypriots – did not declare their religious beliefs.
The census also captured religious diversity among EU nationals (excluding Cypriots) and third-country nationals residing in Cyprus.
Of the 93,540 EU nationals, 59,548 are Orthodox Christians, while among the 107,168 third-country nationals, 34,004 identify as Orthodox Christian.
The data further revealed linguistic diversity, with residents speaking more than 20 languages besides Greek.
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