Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) in Cyprus

Cyprus: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) was 67.9 in 2008. ▲ Rising

Latest (2008)
67.9
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
35th
of 40 countries
All-time high
70.5
in 2005
All-time low
59.2
in 1999
Years of data
10
1999–2008

Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Cyprus, 1999–2008

0204060801999200320081999: 59.22000: 60.92001: 61.72002: 61.32003: 64.42004: 67.12005: 70.52006: 68.42007: 69.52008: 67.9

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Cyprus is 67.9, measured in 2008.

That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Cyprus peaked at 70.5 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 59.2, in 1999.

Cyprus ranks 35th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) in Cyprus, 1999 to 2008.
Year Value Change
1999 59.2 —
2000 60.9 +2.9%
2001 61.7 +1.3%
2002 61.3 -0.6%
2003 64.4 +5.1%
2004 67.1 +4.2%
2005 70.5 +5.1%
2006 68.4 -3.0%
2007 69.5 +1.6%
2008 67.9 -2.3%

Cyprus compared with similar countries

  • Cyprus's 67.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 450.65, 15% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Cyprus's 67.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 444.7, 15% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 59.2 59.2 59.2 1
2000s 65.74 60.9 70.5 9

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 33 Latvia 94 compare
  2. 33 Latvia 94 compare
  3. 36 Estonia 50.6 compare
  4. 36 Estonia 50.6 compare
  5. 38 Iceland 22.1 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Cyprus?
Self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Cyprus was 67.9 in 2008, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 70.5 in 2005.
What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 59.2 in 1999.
How does Cyprus rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
Cyprus ranks 35th out of 40 countries with data for 2008.
Is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Cyprus data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 552 data points, 1992–2008
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