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Cyprus Energy Information

Cyprus Key Figures

Population:
1.22 million
GDP growth rate:
5.51 %/year
Energy independence:
8.15%

Data of the last year available: 2021

Total consumption/GDP:*
76.1 (2005=100)
CO2 Emissions:
5.00 tCO2/capita
Rate of T&D power losses:
4.17%

* at purchasing power parity

View all macro and energy indicators in the Cyprus energy report

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Total Energy Consumption

In 2021, Cyprus had a consumption per capita of 1.9 toe, that is still below its peak level of 2.4 toe in 2008 and 40% below the EU average. Electricity consumption per capita was around 3700 kWh in 2021,14% below its 2010 level and 35% below the EU average.

Total energy consumption rebounded by 5.3% in 2021 to 2.1 Mtoe, after a 5.6% drop in 2020.

Previously, it had increased by an average of 2.5%/year over 2013-2019, while total consumption declined by 10%/year over 2010-13.

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Crude Oil Production

Since the closure of the Larnaca oil refinery in 2004 Cyprus has imported all its oil products. The refinery was transformed into an import terminal and a storage centre.

Since 2008, imports of oil products have declined by 2%/year to 2.2 Mt in 2021. Israel accounts for almost one third of these imports, followed by Greece (27%) and the Netherlands (13%) (2021).

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Renewable in % Electricity Production

The Cyprus Energy Agency is also in charge ofthe development of renewable energies.

The 2020 target of a 13% share of renewables in final energy consumption was exceeded, with 16.9%. In 2021, this share reached 18.4%, of which 41% was for heating and cooling, 15% for electricity, and 7% for transport.

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CO2 Fuel Combustion/CO2 Emissions

Cyprus' NECP aims to reduce GHG emissions by 24% by 2030 compared to 2005, including -25% in ETS sectors and -21% in non-ETS sectors (including industry, waste, and agriculture). In 2020, GHG emissions were less than 5% below 2005 levels.

Since 2013, total GHG emissions have risen slightly, by an average of 1%/year, reaching 8.8 MtCO2eq in 2020. Previously, they declined by 5%/year between 2008 and 2013. Between 1990 and 2008, total GHGs increased by 3%/year, peaking at 10 MtCO2eq in 2008.