The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 1,476 persons (2%) in the 4th quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter of 2023, reaching 76,837 people.
According to data published by CySTAT, employment in Central Government increased by 1,208 persons (1.9%) and in Local Authorities by 1,111 persons (24.5%), whereas in Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies it decreased by 843 persons (-14.5%).
The employment in General Government was 71,871 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 4,966 persons. In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organisations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 55,125, 11,106 and 5,640 persons respectively.
The increase in Local Authorities employment and the respective decrease in Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies employment is attributed to the establishment of the District Local Government Organisations (DLGO) as from the 1st of July 2024 and the transfer of Sewerage Boards and Water Boards under their jurisdiction.
Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2024, the employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 3,700 persons (5.1%). Employment increased in Central Government by 3,566 persons (5.7%) and in Local Authorities by 152 persons (2.8%), whereas in Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies it remained stable in comparison to the 3rd quarter 2024.
The increase in Central Government employment is mainly attributed to the increase of employees with contracts of definite duration in the Educational Service (Government).
(Source: CNA)
