LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Cyprus
Cyprus: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization was 54.92 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Cyprus, 1999–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 54.92 for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in 2024.
That represents a change of down 16.3% on the previous year and down 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Cyprus peaked at 144.71 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 19.1, in 2002.
That places Cyprus 70th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 33.9 | — |
| 2000 | 29.06 | -14.3% |
| 2001 | 23.71 | -18.4% |
| 2002 | 19.1 | -19.4% |
| 2003 | 26 | +36.1% |
| 2004 | 32.68 | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 41.77 | +27.8% |
| 2006 | 35.69 | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 32.33 | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 33.1 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 46.79 | +41.3% |
| 2010 | 57.36 | +22.6% |
| 2011 | 74.44 | +29.8% |
| 2012 | 99.78 | +34.0% |
| 2013 | 136.98 | +37.3% |
| 2014 | 144.71 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 135.25 | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 116.96 | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 104.05 | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 81.06 | -22.1% |
| 2019 | 69.1 | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 75.38 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 81.42 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 72.37 | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 65.6 | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 54.92 | -16.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.9 | 33.9 | 33.9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 32.02 | 19.1 | 46.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 101.97 | 57.36 | 144.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.94 | 54.92 | 81.42 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 67 Guyana 98.31 compare
- 68 Slovenia 86.37 compare
- 69 Mauritius 56.84 compare
- 71 Montenegro 54.17 compare
- 72 Luxembourg 52.78 compare
- 73 Republic of Moldova 41.32 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 lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Cyprus?
- Lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Cyprus was 54.92 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 144.71 in 2014.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.1 in 2002.
- How does Cyprus rank for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization?
- Cyprus ranks 70th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.