Cyprus vs Iceland: Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training
Cyprus
7 Thousand persons
in 2025
Iceland
2 Thousand persons
in 2025
Cyprus rank
40th
Iceland rank
43rd
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training over time
- Cyprus
- Iceland
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 7 Thousand persons against 2 Thousand persons in Iceland, a difference of 5 Thousand persons.
That makes Cyprus's figure about 3.5 times Iceland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 40th and Iceland ranks 43rd of 43 countries.
Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 Thousand persons | 3 Thousand persons | 7 Thousand persons | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 15.2 Thousand persons | 2.2 Thousand persons | 13 Thousand persons | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 9.17 Thousand persons | 2 Thousand persons | 7.17 Thousand persons | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher young persons neither in employment nor in education and training, Cyprus or Iceland?
- Cyprus, at 7 Thousand persons against 2 Thousand persons in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in young persons neither in employment nor in education and training between Cyprus and Iceland?
- 5 Thousand persons, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iceland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Iceland rank globally for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
- Cyprus ranks 40th and Iceland ranks 43rd of 43 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - annual data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.