Unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data in Cyprus
Cyprus: Unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data was 21.2 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
21.2
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
33rd
of 35 countries
All-time high
69.7
in 2014
All-time low
10.8
in 2002
Years of data
27
2000–2026
Unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data in Cyprus, 2000–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data in Cyprus is 21.2, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 61.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data in Cyprus peaked at 69.7 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10.8, in 2002.
Cyprus ranks 33rd of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.4 | — |
| 2001 | 12.8 | -16.9% |
| 2002 | 10.8 | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 14.1 | +30.6% |
| 2004 | 18.1 | +28.4% |
| 2005 | 19.3 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 16 | -17.1% |
| 2007 | 14.1 | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 13.4 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 25 | +86.6% |
| 2010 | 23.2 | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 38.8 | +67.2% |
| 2012 | 55.7 | +43.6% |
| 2013 | 69.2 | +24.2% |
| 2014 | 69.7 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 52.5 | -24.7% |
| 2016 | 54.3 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 43.4 | -20.1% |
| 2018 | 33.4 | -23.0% |
| 2019 | 28 | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 36.8 | +31.4% |
| 2021 | 29.4 | -20.1% |
| 2022 | 32.2 | +9.5% |
| 2023 | 27 | -16.1% |
| 2024 | 23.5 | -13.0% |
| 2025 | 21.3 | -9.4% |
| 2026 | 21.2 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.9 | 10.8 | 25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.82 | 23.2 | 69.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.34 | 21.2 | 36.8 | 7 |
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- 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 unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data in Cyprus?
- Unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data in Cyprus was 21.2 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 69.7 in 2014.
- What is the lowest unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.8 in 2002.
- How does Cyprus rank for unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data?
- Cyprus ranks 33rd out of 35 countries with data for 2026.
- Is unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.0%. 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 Unemployed persons by citizenship - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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