Unemployed persons by citizenship in Cyprus
Cyprus: Unemployed persons by citizenship was 23 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
23 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
42nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
69.5 Thousand persons
in 2014
All-time low
10.8 Thousand persons
in 2002
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Unemployed persons by citizenship in Cyprus, 2000–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, unemployed persons by citizenship in Cyprus stood at 23 Thousand persons.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 63.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployed persons by citizenship in Cyprus peaked at 69.5 Thousand persons in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10.8 Thousand persons, in 2002.
Cyprus ranks 42nd of 45 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 in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.4 Thousand persons | — |
| 2001 | 12.8 Thousand persons | -16.9% |
| 2002 | 10.8 Thousand persons | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 14.1 Thousand persons | +30.6% |
| 2004 | 15.2 Thousand persons | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 19.5 Thousand persons | +28.3% |
| 2006 | 17 Thousand persons | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 15.4 Thousand persons | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 14.5 Thousand persons | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 21.7 Thousand persons | +49.7% |
| 2010 | 26.4 Thousand persons | +21.7% |
| 2011 | 34 Thousand persons | +28.8% |
| 2012 | 51.5 Thousand persons | +51.5% |
| 2013 | 68.9 Thousand persons | +33.8% |
| 2014 | 69.5 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 62.8 Thousand persons | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 54 Thousand persons | -14.0% |
| 2017 | 47.2 Thousand persons | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 36.6 Thousand persons | -22.5% |
| 2019 | 32.6 Thousand persons | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 35.2 Thousand persons | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 34.2 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 31.1 Thousand persons | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 29.5 Thousand persons | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 24.7 Thousand persons | -16.3% |
| 2025 | 23 Thousand persons | -6.9% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 23 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 212.7 Thousand persons, 11% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 23 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 216.5 Thousand persons, 11% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.64 Thousand persons | 10.8 Thousand persons | 21.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.35 Thousand persons | 26.4 Thousand persons | 69.5 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.62 Thousand persons | 23 Thousand persons | 35.2 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
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 unemployed persons by citizenship in Cyprus?
- Unemployed persons by citizenship in Cyprus was 23 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unemployed persons by citizenship recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 69.5 Thousand persons in 2014.
- What is the lowest unemployed persons by citizenship recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.8 Thousand persons in 2002.
- How does Cyprus rank for unemployed persons by citizenship?
- Cyprus ranks 42nd out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployed persons by citizenship rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.4%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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