Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) was 12.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus is 12.7%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 60.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus peaked at 38.1% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 1992.
Cyprus ranks 96th of 187 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 total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6.7% | — |
| 1992 | 4.6% | -32.1% |
| 1993 | 5.7% | +24.1% |
| 1994 | 5.4% | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 5.0% | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 5.8% | +16.0% |
| 1997 | 6.2% | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 5.9% | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 9.8% | +65.9% |
| 2000 | 8.9% | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 8.0% | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 7.4% | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 8.6% | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 10.2% | +18.6% |
| 2005 | 13.5% | +32.6% |
| 2006 | 9.9% | -27.1% |
| 2007 | 9.5% | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 8.5% | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 13.3% | +55.6% |
| 2010 | 15.9% | +19.4% |
| 2011 | 21.2% | +33.5% |
| 2012 | 27.2% | +28.8% |
| 2013 | 38.1% | +39.8% |
| 2014 | 35.5% | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 32.5% | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 28.9% | -11.2% |
| 2017 | 25.0% | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 20.7% | -17.4% |
| 2019 | 16.9% | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 18.5% | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 17.2% | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 18.7% | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 16.2% | -13.3% |
| 2024 | 12.9% | -20.7% |
| 2025 | 12.7% | -1.2% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 12.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 13.8%, 92% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 12.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.4%, 88% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.1% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 9 |
| 2000s | 9.8% | 7.4% | 13.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.2% | 15.9% | 38.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.0% | 12.7% | 18.7% | 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 total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus?
- Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Cyprus was 12.7% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 38.1% in 2013.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 1992.
- How does Cyprus rank for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- Cyprus ranks 96th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO 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.