Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Cyprus
Cyprus: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 4.8 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.8 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 30.4%
World rank
46th
of 48 countries
All-time high
33.2 Thousand persons
in 2014
All-time low
2 Thousand persons
in 2008
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Cyprus, 2000–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Cyprus stood at 4.8 Thousand persons.
The figure is down 30.4% on the previous year and down 83.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Cyprus peaked at 33.2 Thousand persons in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2 Thousand persons, in 2008.
That places Cyprus 46th out of 48 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.9 Thousand persons | — |
| 2001 | 2.7 Thousand persons | -30.8% |
| 2002 | 2.2 Thousand persons | -18.5% |
| 2003 | 3.4 Thousand persons | +54.5% |
| 2004 | 4.3 Thousand persons | +26.5% |
| 2005 | 4.6 Thousand persons | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 3.3 Thousand persons | -28.3% |
| 2007 | 2.9 Thousand persons | -12.1% |
| 2008 | 2 Thousand persons | -31.0% |
| 2009 | 2.3 Thousand persons | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 5.4 Thousand persons | +134.8% |
| 2011 | 7.1 Thousand persons | +31.5% |
| 2012 | 15.5 Thousand persons | +118.3% |
| 2013 | 26.4 Thousand persons | +70.3% |
| 2014 | 33.2 Thousand persons | +25.8% |
| 2015 | 28.6 Thousand persons | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 24 Thousand persons | -16.1% |
| 2017 | 19.2 Thousand persons | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 11.6 Thousand persons | -39.6% |
| 2019 | 9.9 Thousand persons | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 10.3 Thousand persons | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 12.1 Thousand persons | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 10.3 Thousand persons | -14.9% |
| 2023 | 9.3 Thousand persons | -9.7% |
| 2024 | 6.9 Thousand persons | -25.8% |
| 2025 | 4.8 Thousand persons | -30.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.16 Thousand persons | 2 Thousand persons | 4.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.09 Thousand persons | 5.4 Thousand persons | 33.2 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.95 Thousand persons | 4.8 Thousand persons | 12.1 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 43 Mayotte 10.7 Thousand persons compare
- 44 Martinique 9.1 Thousand persons compare
- 45 Luxembourg 7 Thousand persons compare
- 47 Malta 2.1 Thousand persons compare
- 48 Iceland 1.3 Thousand persons 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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Cyprus?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Cyprus was 4.8 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 33.2 Thousand persons in 2014.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Thousand persons in 2008.
- How does Cyprus rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Cyprus ranks 46th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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