🇨🇾 Cyprus
Cyprus (Asia) has a population of 1,370,754 (2025), ranking 153 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Cyprus: $41,783 /inh. (2025), ranking 39 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Cyprus, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Extreme poverty (1/169), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – Cyprus, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Reserves in months of imports (169/177), Tobacco use (146/165), Tobacco use among men (143/165).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Cyprus has $41,783 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Cyprus has 4.9 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Cyprus has 0.1 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Cyprus has 3.8 %, close to the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $24,105 /inh. | 2021 | 30 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $64,575 /inh. | 2025 | 33 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $41,783 /inh. | 2025 | 39 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $36,110 /inh. | 2025 | 41 of 205 |
| GDP growth | 3.8 % | 2025 | 85 of 211 |
| GDP | $41.2B | 2025 | 105 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.3 % | 2025 | 109 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $63.7B | 2025 | 127 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 175 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.1 % | 2025 | 18 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.1 % | 2025 | 40 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 81.6 % | 2025 | 14 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.7 % | 2025 | 44 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 67 % | 2025 | 46 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.9 % | 2025 | 85 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 12.7 % | 2025 | 92 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.3 % | 2025 | 129 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 2.2 % | 2025 | 157 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 10.2 % | 2025 | 167 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 97.6 % | 2025 | 10 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 189.5 % | 2025 | 12 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 91.9 % | 2025 | 18 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 17.9 % | 2024 | 41 of 185 |
| Services exports | $35.6B | 2025 | 43 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $6.2B | 2025 | 121 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -6.3 % | 2025 | 154 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 27.1 % | 2025 | 7 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $11.2B | 2025 | 36 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 4,117,000 arr. | 2019 | 42 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $663M | 2020 | 99 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2 % | 2025 | 106 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 0.2 % | 1996 | 123 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 4.2 % | 2024 | 13 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 23.9 % | 2024 | 21 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 38.5 % | 2023 | 23 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0.7 % | 2023 | 55 of 155 |
| Central government debt | 53.7 % | 1994 | 58 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 26.1 % | 2024 | 67 of 159 |
| Government final consumption | 18.5 % | 2025 | 72 of 187 |
| Military spending | 1.6 % | 2025 | 91 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 67.7 % | 2025 | 27 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 56.7 % | 2024 | 63 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $2.9B | 2025 | 124 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 0.5 months | 2025 | 169 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 76.8 % | 2025 | 13 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 56.6 % | 2025 | 121 of 189 |
| Gross capital formation | 19.3 % | 2025 | 137 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 12.8 % | 2025 | 150 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 4.4 % | 2025 | 163 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.1 % | 2025 | 173 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 11.1 % | 2025 | 181 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 69 % | 2025 | 37 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 39 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 101.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 14.9 % | 2025 | 65 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 37.8 yrs | 2023 | 72 of 226 |
| Urban population | 66.7 % | 2025 | 98 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 87.7 % | 2024 | 113 of 145 |
| Population | 1,370,754 inhab. | 2025 | 153 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 159 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16.1 % | 2025 | 160 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 45 per 100 | 2025 | 177 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 70.3 yrs | 2023 | 12 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 1.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 26 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 3.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 29 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 6.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 29 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 79.8 yrs | 2024 | 34 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2019 | 34 of 188 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 83.8 yrs | 2024 | 38 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.8 yrs | 2024 | 39 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 4.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 39 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 40 of 194 |
| Population growth | 0.91 % | 2025 | 104 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 116 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 10.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 148 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.38 children/woman | 2024 | 178 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Measles vaccination | 99 % | 2024 | 1 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.5 % | 2024 | 37 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 6 per 100,000 | 2024 | 38 of 206 |
| Physicians | 3.56 per 1,000 | 2022 | 45 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 8.1 % | 2023 | 58 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.7 % | 2024 | 60 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 17.9 % | 2023 | 60 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.89 per 1,000 | 2022 | 101 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 2.2 per 1,000 | 2022 | 102 of 190 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 32 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 175 cm | 2014 | 49 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 162.3 cm | 2014 | 54 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 19.8 % | 2024 | 70 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 21.6 % | 2024 | 88 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.9 L/person | 2024 | 98 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26 kg/m² | 2016 | 104 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 23.2 % | 2024 | 120 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10 % | 2024 | 122 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 18.9 % | 2024 | 129 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 46.1 % | 2024 | 143 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 32.5 % | 2024 | 146 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 69.4 % | 2022 | 38 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.6 % | 2020 | 39 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 50.2 % | 2022 | 42 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.3 % | 2020 | 45 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 14.9 % | 2024 | 55 of 212 |
| Importance of religion in life | 79.7 % | 2022 | 57 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 24.4 % | 2020 | 57 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 6.6 % | 2020 | 77 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.4 | 2003 | 92 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 67.8 % | 2020 | 96 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.4 | 2003 | 125 of 204 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.5 % | 2020 | 126 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.09 | 2003 | 170 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2023 | 1 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.6 % | 2023 | 33 of 169 |
| Gini index | 31.8 | 2023 | 47 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 26.3 % | 2023 | 93 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 34.9 ° | 2026 | 69 of 232 |
| Population density | 147 inh./km² | 2024 | 77 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 648 km | 2026 | 94 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 156 km | 2026 | 149 of 230 |
| Land area | 9,240 km² | 2024 | 163 of 212 |
| Total area | 9,250 km² | 2024 | 164 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 4 % | 2015 | 122 of 212 |
| Highest point | 1,951 m | 2026 | 124 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 498 mm | 2022 | 142 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 586 m³/inh. | 2022 | 150 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 91 m | 2026 | 151 of 166 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 38.6 % | 2025 | 21 of 210 |
| Arable land | 10.4 % | 2024 | 100 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 18.6 % | 2024 | 135 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 13.6 % | 2024 | 166 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.68 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.91 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.66 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.77 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.88 | 2025 | 41 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.49 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.83 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.98 | 2025 | 8 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.89 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.89 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.94 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.9 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.88 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.55 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.81 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.17 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.85 | 2025 | 40 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.46 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.85 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 56 pts | 2024 | 47 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.9 | 2025 | 47 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.83 | 2025 | 50 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.74 | 2025 | 50 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.54 | 2025 | 67 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.44 | 2025 | 85 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 3 % | 2012 | 4 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 33.3 % | 2025 | 40 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,959 | 2025 | 67 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 14.3 % | 2025 | 153 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 81.3 /100 | 2025 | 10 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 88.4 /100 | 2025 | 20 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 93.8 /100 | 2025 | 76 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 9.9 pts | 2025 | 48 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with surgery | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Civil union only | 2025 | 12 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 21 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 33 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 48 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 14 per 100,000 | 2023 | 55 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.3 % | 2019 | 77 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0 /10 | 2024 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 10 of 78 |
| Trade union membership rate | 43.3 % | 2016 | 11 of 137 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 98.8 % | 2022 | 25 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $1,130 | 2025 | 28 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,688 | 2025 | 28 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 43.3 % | 2016 | 31 of 99 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Cyprus?
Cyprus has about 1,370,754 inhabitants (2025), ranking 153 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Cyprus?
GDP per capita is $41,783 /inh. (2025): Cyprus ranks 39 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Cyprus?
Annual inflation is 0.1 % (2025); Cyprus ranks 18 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Cyprus?
The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2025); Cyprus ranks 85 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Cyprus stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Cyprus has $41,783 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Cyprus come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.