LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Cyprus
Cyprus: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 9.73 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Cyprus, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Cyprus stood at 9.73.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 53.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Cyprus peaked at 28.73 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6.7, in 2007.
That places Cyprus 99th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8.93 | — |
| 2006 | 7.67 | -14.1% |
| 2007 | 6.7 | -12.6% |
| 2008 | 7.05 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 10.06 | +42.8% |
| 2010 | 11.06 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 13.74 | +24.2% |
| 2012 | 19.22 | +39.9% |
| 2013 | 26.8 | +39.4% |
| 2014 | 28.73 | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 27.29 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 24.27 | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 21.12 | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 15.89 | -24.8% |
| 2019 | 13.69 | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 15.04 | +9.9% |
| 2021 | 14.65 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 13.23 | -9.7% |
| 2023 | 11.31 | -14.5% |
| 2024 | 9.39 | -17.0% |
| 2025 | 9.45 | +0.6% |
| 2026 | 9.64 | +1.9% |
| 2027 | 9.73 | +1.0% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 9.73 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.6, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 9.73 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.18, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.08 | 6.7 | 10.06 | 5 |
| 2010s | 20.18 | 11.06 | 28.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.56 | 9.39 | 15.04 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 96 Netherlands 9.82 compare
- 97 Trinidad and Tobago 9.79 compare
- 98 Brazil 9.75 compare
- 100 Luxembourg 9.73 compare
- 101 Madagascar 9.69 compare
- 102 Guam 9.68 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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Cyprus?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Cyprus was 9.73 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 28.73 in 2014.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.7 in 2007.
- How does Cyprus rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Cyprus ranks 99th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates). 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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.