Incidence of unemployment by duration in Cyprus
Cyprus: Incidence of unemployment by duration was 22.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Incidence of unemployment by duration in Cyprus, 2000–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 22.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup for incidence of unemployment by duration in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of unemployment by duration in Cyprus peaked at 26.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2008 and was at its lowest, 13.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2014.
Cyprus ranks 21st of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Incidence of unemployment by duration in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 2001 | 18.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 18.13 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 15.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -14.7% |
| 2004 | 19.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +24.6% |
| 2005 | 22.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 22.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 23.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 26.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 25.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 20.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -19.1% |
| 2011 | 18.79 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 17.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 14.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -18.6% |
| 2014 | 13.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 13.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 15.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +17.2% |
| 2017 | 19.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 22.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 22.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 20.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 13.71 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -32.4% |
| 2022 | 20.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +51.2% |
| 2023 | 18.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 21.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +18.1% |
| 2025 | 22.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 15.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 26.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.76 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 13.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 22.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 13.71 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 22.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 18 Belgium 23.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 19 France 23.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 20 Finland 22.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 22 Germany 21.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 23 Costa Rica 21.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 24 Spain 21.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
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 incidence of unemployment by duration in Cyprus?
- Incidence of unemployment by duration in Cyprus was 22.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest incidence of unemployment by duration recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 26.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2008.
- What is the lowest incidence of unemployment by duration recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2014.
- How does Cyprus rank for incidence of unemployment by duration?
- Cyprus ranks 21st out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
- Is incidence of unemployment by duration rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Incidence of unemployment by duration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table contains data on the share of the five durations - less than 1 month,>1 month and < 3 months,>3 months and <6 months,>6 months and <1 year, 1 year and over - of unemployment among total unemployment by sex and by standardised age groups (15-19, 15-24, 20-24, 25-54, 55+, total). Detailed notes and sources can be found in LFS_NOTES_SOURCES. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates.