Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 14.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus, 1992–2025
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 14.4% for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in 2025.
The figure is up 16.0% on the previous year and down 58.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus peaked at 41.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.2%, in 1992.
Cyprus ranks 65th of 157 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4.2% | — |
| 1999 | 10.4% | +149.1% |
| 2000 | 6.0% | -41.6% |
| 2001 | 6.0% | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 8.0% | +33.2% |
| 2003 | 9.0% | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 9.4% | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 13.6% | +45.3% |
| 2006 | 9.4% | -31.3% |
| 2007 | 11.0% | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 8.8% | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 13.9% | +58.1% |
| 2010 | 16.0% | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 23.3% | +45.2% |
| 2012 | 29.5% | +26.8% |
| 2013 | 41.4% | +40.5% |
| 2014 | 37.5% | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 34.8% | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 25.9% | -25.7% |
| 2017 | 27.3% | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 25.8% | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 19.4% | -24.9% |
| 2020 | 24.6% | +27.2% |
| 2021 | 17.8% | -27.7% |
| 2022 | 18.7% | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 18.3% | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 12.4% | -32.2% |
| 2025 | 14.4% | +16.0% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 14.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.2%, 1.0× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 14.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.3%, 94% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.3% | 4.2% | 10.4% | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.5% | 6.0% | 13.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.1% | 16.0% | 41.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.7% | 12.4% | 24.6% | 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 unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus was 14.4% in 2025, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 41.4% in 2013.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.2% in 1992.
- How does Cyprus rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Cyprus ranks 65th out of 157 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.