Unemployment by sex and age - monthly data in Cyprus
Cyprus: Unemployment by sex and age - monthly data was 16 Thousand persons in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
16 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 33.3%
World rank
45th
of 47 countries
All-time high
72 Thousand persons
in 2014
All-time low
12 Thousand persons
in 2001
Years of data
27
2000–2026
Unemployment by sex and age - monthly data in Cyprus, 2000–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 16 Thousand persons for unemployment by sex and age - monthly data in 2026.
The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and down 71.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment by sex and age - monthly data in Cyprus peaked at 72 Thousand persons in 2014 and was at its lowest, 12 Thousand persons, in 2001.
Cyprus ranks 45th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment by sex and age - monthly data in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15 Thousand persons | — |
| 2001 | 12 Thousand persons | -20.0% |
| 2002 | 13 Thousand persons | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 16 Thousand persons | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 20 Thousand persons | +25.0% |
| 2005 | 21 Thousand persons | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 18 Thousand persons | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 15 Thousand persons | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 15 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 27 Thousand persons | +80.0% |
| 2010 | 24 Thousand persons | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 40 Thousand persons | +66.7% |
| 2012 | 59 Thousand persons | +47.5% |
| 2013 | 70 Thousand persons | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 72 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 54 Thousand persons | -25.0% |
| 2016 | 57 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 48 Thousand persons | -15.8% |
| 2018 | 37 Thousand persons | -22.9% |
| 2019 | 31 Thousand persons | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 38 Thousand persons | +22.6% |
| 2021 | 32 Thousand persons | -15.8% |
| 2022 | 36 Thousand persons | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 30 Thousand persons | -16.7% |
| 2024 | 27 Thousand persons | -10.0% |
| 2025 | 24 Thousand persons | -11.1% |
| 2026 | 16 Thousand persons | -33.3% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 16 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 226 Thousand persons, 7% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 16 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 248 Thousand persons, 6% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.2 Thousand persons | 12 Thousand persons | 27 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.2 Thousand persons | 24 Thousand persons | 72 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 29 Thousand persons | 16 Thousand persons | 38 Thousand persons | 7 |
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 unemployment by sex and age - monthly data in Cyprus?
- Unemployment by sex and age - monthly data in Cyprus was 16 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unemployment by sex and age - monthly data recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 72 Thousand persons in 2014.
- What is the lowest unemployment by sex and age - monthly data recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 Thousand persons in 2001.
- How does Cyprus rank for unemployment by sex and age - monthly data?
- Cyprus ranks 45th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is unemployment by sex and age - monthly data rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.9%. 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 Unemployment by sex and age - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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