The number of unemployed persons in Cyprus decreased to 19367 in the second quarter of 2026 from 21246 in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Cyprus averaged 34751.70 from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 77142.00 in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of 12448.00 in the second quarter of 2008. source: Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 504.64 491.52 Thousand Dec 2025
Job Vacancies 12930.00 13905.00 Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 65.60 64.70 percent Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 19367.00 21246.00 Jun 2026
Wage Growth YoY 3.70 4.40 percent Mar 2026


Cyprus Unemployed Persons
In Cyprus, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
19367.00 21246.00 77142.00 12448.00 2004 - 2026 Quarterly
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