Cyprus Job Market Holds Strong: Vacancies Hit 2.8% in Q1 2026
Job Vacancy Rate at 2.8% in First Quarter of 2026, According to CYSTAT
Fresh data from Cystat reveals nearly 14,000 open roles across Cyprus in the first quarter of 2026, with the arts, construction, and hospitality sectors leading the hiring surge.
Key Vacancy Metrics
The job vacancy rate stood at 2.8% in the first quarter of 2026, according to data published on Monday by the Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus. In total, the number of job vacancies during this period reached 13,905.
Top Hiring Sectors
According to the data, the highest job vacancy rates in the first quarter of 2026 were observed in the following sectors:
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Arts, Sports and Recreation: 5.1%
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Construction: 4.7%
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities: 4.0%
