The number of unemployed persons in Cyprus decreased to 21246 in the first quarter of 2026 from 21289 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Cyprus averaged 34926.52 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 13905.00 13538.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.70 65.20 percent Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 21246.00 21289.00 Mar 2026
Wage Growth YoY 4.40 4.30 percent Dec 2025


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
21246.00 21289.00 77142.00 12448.00 2004 - 2026 Quarterly
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