Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 62.99 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Cyprus, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Cyprus is 62.99, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Cyprus peaked at 63.98 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 53.71, in 2013.
That places Cyprus 49th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 58.9 | — |
| 1992 | 59.12 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 58.9 | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 59.04 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 59.19 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 58.91 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 58.67 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 58.62 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 57.14 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 57.48 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 59.41 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 59.77 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 60.45 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 60.27 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 59.83 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 60.39 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 61.3 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 61.29 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 60.14 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 60.11 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 58.76 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 56.29 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 53.71 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 54.11 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 54.52 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 55.47 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 57.2 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 59.82 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 61.38 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 60.64 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 61.48 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 63.02 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 63.98 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 63.9 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 63.66 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 63.3 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 62.99 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.72 | 57.14 | 59.19 | 9 |
| 2000s | 60.03 | 57.48 | 61.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.14 | 53.71 | 61.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.87 | 60.64 | 63.98 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Cyprus
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3415 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3363 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3471 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6588 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,030 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 353.01 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 631.64 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 643.71 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,275 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Cyprus?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Cyprus was 62.99 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 63.98 in 2023.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.71 in 2013.
- How does Cyprus rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Cyprus ranks 49th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.