Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Cyprus
Cyprus: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.4666 % change on previous year in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Cyprus, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Cyprus stood at 0.4666 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 80.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Cyprus peaked at 5.08 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -0.1558 % change on previous year, in 2024.
Cyprus ranks 123rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1993 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +103.9% |
| 1994 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 1995 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 5.08 % change on previous year | +120.0% |
| 2002 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 2003 | 4.38 % change on previous year | +99.7% |
| 2004 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2005 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 2.56 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 2008 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2009 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2012 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 2013 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2014 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 2015 | 0.8386 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 2016 | 0.8596 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +176.6% |
| 2018 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2019 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2020 | 0.6063 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 2021 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +271.1% |
| 2022 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 2024 | -0.1558 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 2025 | 0.5644 % change on previous year | -462.3% |
| 2026 | 0.4933 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2027 | 0.4666 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 0.4666 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0783 % change on previous year, 6.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 0.4666 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.3859 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +462.3% | -0.1558 % change on previous year | 0.5644 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +271.1% | 0.6063 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.2 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.99 % change on previous year | 2.19 % change on previous year | 5.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 % change on previous year | 0.8386 % change on previous year | 3.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 % change on previous year | -0.1558 % change on previous year | 2.76 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 120 Iran 0.574 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Brunei 0.5234 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Canada 0.5143 % change on previous year compare
- 124 United Kingdom 0.4352 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Sweden 0.426 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Luxembourg 0.4192 % change on previous year 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 labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Cyprus?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Cyprus was 0.4666 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 5.08 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.1558 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Cyprus rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Cyprus ranks 123rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.