Unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability in Cyprus
Cyprus: Unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability was 6.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability in Cyprus, 2005–2024
Source: International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 6.9% for unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability in 2024.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and down 65.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability in Cyprus peaked at 21.1% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2008.
That places Cyprus 20th out of 54 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.5% | — |
| 2006 | 4.5% | -17.6% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 3.9% | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 5.5% | +41.9% |
| 2010 | 8.1% | +46.1% |
| 2011 | 9.6% | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 13.8% | +43.8% |
| 2013 | 21.1% | +53.3% |
| 2014 | 19.6% | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 20.1% | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 18.6% | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 15.1% | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 12.4% | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 10.4% | -16.4% |
| 2020 | 10.9% | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 9.5% | -12.7% |
| 2022 | 7.7% | -19.5% |
| 2023 | 6.6% | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 6.9% | +3.9% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 6.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.1%, 1.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 6.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.2%, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 14.9% | 8.1% | 21.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.3% | 6.6% | 10.9% | 5 |
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 rate in people with vs. without disability in Cyprus?
- Unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability in Cyprus was 6.9% in 2024, according to International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 2013.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2008.
- How does Cyprus rank for unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability?
- Cyprus ranks 20th out of 54 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Unemployment rate in people with vs. without disability. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Unemployment rate, by sex and disability - 13th ICLS (%).