Poverty in Cyprus is not well documented, yet is still considered a major problem by the Cypriot government.[1] Due to strong kinship bonds among extended families, poverty in Cyprus primarily affects those outside kinship networks, such as immigrants, divorcees and singles from small families.[1] One study found a strong correlation between increased poverty and small family size.[1] Poverty is also more likely to affect the elderly than the young, as a result of income to pensions raising the dependency levels.[2][3]