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Agricultural-Census

Census of Agriculture 2003

Cyprus, 2003 - 2004
Reference ID
CYP_2003_CA_v01_M_v01_A_ESS
Producer(s)
Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT, Στατιστική Υπηρεσία)
Collections
Agricultural Censuses
Metadata
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Oct 16, 2026
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  • Identification
  • Scope
  • Coverage
  • Producers and sponsors
  • Sampling
  • Data collection
  • Data Access
  • Contacts
  • Metadata production

    • Identification

    Survey ID number

    CYP_2003_CA_v01_M_v01_A_ESS
    Title

    Census of Agriculture 2003
    Translated Title

    Απογραφή Γεωργίας 2003
    Country
    Name Country code
    Cyprus CYP
    Study type

    Agricultural Census [ag/census]
    Series Information

    The Census of Agriculture 2003 was the fifth conducted in the Republic of Cyprus since the country achieved independence. Previous censuses were conducted in 1960, 1977, 1985, and 1994.
    Abstract

    The Census of Agriculture 2003 aims to provide detailed data on agricultural and livestock holdings in Cyprus in relation to land tenure, land use, fragmentation, cultivated areas, the number of trees and animals, agricultural machinery, employment and other data on holdings as well as the characteristics of holders. The information is considered useful for the evaluation of the changes in the structure of the sector and for the formulation and implementation of new policies for agriculture and the rural areas in general. It is part of an EU-wide programme of agricultural censuses carried out in 2000 and conducted under the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture (https://www.fao.org/world-census-agriculture/en/).
    Kind of Data

    Census/enumeration data [cen]
    Unit of Analysis

    Agricultural holdings

    Scope

    Notes

    The census scope covered agricultural (crop and livestock) activities.

    The questionnaire collected information on:

    1. General Characteristics of the Holding
    2. Breakdown of Areas of the Holding by Type
    3. Secondary Crops, Combined Crops and Other Data
    4. Livestock
    5. Agricultural Machinery, Installations and Electronic Equipment
    6. Labour Force
    7. Development of Agricultural Regions
    Keywords
    Structure of Agriculture Land use Crops Livestock and Poultry Labour in the Agricultural Sector Machinery and Equipment

    Coverage

    Geographic Coverage

    The census covered all holders of agricultural land and/or livestock in the Districts of Nicosia, Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca. The census included nurseries and greenhouses.
    Universe

    The statistical unit was the agricultural, livestock, or agricultural-livestock holding, defined as a techno-economic unit, under single management, producing agricultural-livestock products.

    For census purposes, a unit was considered and enumerated as agricultural holding only if it met at least one of the following conditions:

    • 1 decare (i.e. 0.1 ha or 1000 square meters) of agricultural land
    • 0.5 decare of greenhouses
    • 1 cow or 2 other large animals (cattle, horses, donkeys)
    • 5 small animals (sheep, goats, pigs)
    • 50 head of poultry
    • 20 beehives

    Producers and sponsors

    Primary investigators
    Name
    Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT, Στατιστική Υπηρεσία)

    Sampling

    Sampling Procedure

    The basic lists of holders residing in the villages were prepared with the help of local authorities, while the lists of holders residing in urban and suburban areas were prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture on the basis of the results of the Census of Population (2001) and other sources.

    The census was carried out as a complete enumeration of the holdings in the frame.

    Data collection

    Dates of Data Collection
    Start End
    2003-10-06 2004-03-31
    Time Method

    Reference day:

    • 1 October 2003, for livestock numbers.

    Reference period:

    • 1 October 2002 to 30 September 2003, for crop production, employment and other items.
    Mode of data collection
    • Pen and Paper Interview [papi]
    Data Collection Notes

    Fieldwork operations employed 216 enumerators, 35 regional supervisors, and 19 data processors.

    Data was collected through personal interviews with holders. The enumeration in rural areas was done on a door-to-door basis, while in urban areas coverage was based on information obtained from various registers prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and other administrative sources such as the Agricultural Census (1994).

    Data Access

    Access conditions

    For additional information contact the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
    Email: [email protected]
    Website: https://www.cystat.gov.cy/en/default

    Contacts

    Contacts
    Name Email URL
    Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT, Στατιστική Υπηρεσία) [email protected] https://www.cystat.gov.cy/en/default

    Metadata production

    DDI Document ID

    DDI_CYP_2003_CA_v01_M_v01_A_ESS_FAO
    Producers
    Name Abbreviation Affiliation Role
    Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT, Στατιστική Υπηρεσία) Metadata producer
    Statistics Division ESS Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Metadata adapted for FAM
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