Cyprus recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4% in 2025, down from 4.9% in 2024, remaining significantly below the European Union average, according to data published by Eurostat on Wednesday.

According to Eurostat, the overall unemployment rate in the EU for people aged 15 to 74 who were part of the labour force stood at 6.0% in 2025, representing a slight increase compared with 5.9% in 2024.

Among the EU member states, the highest unemployment rates were recorded in Spain (10.5%), Finland (9.7%) and Greece (8.9%). At the other end of the scale, the lowest rates were reported in Czechia (2.8%), as well as in Poland and Malta (both 3.1%).

People with lower educational attainment face higher unemployment

Eurostat also highlights the strong link between educational attainment and unemployment. Across the EU, the unemployment rate for people aged 25 to 74 with a low level of education reached 10.5% in 2025, compared with 4.7% for those with a medium level of education and 3.6% for those with a high level of educational attainment.

In Cyprus, the unemployment rate among people with a low level of education stood at 4.8% in 2025, representing the third-lowest rate among EU member states, according to Eurostat data.

The highest unemployment rates among people with low educational attainment were recorded in Slovakia (38.8%), Sweden (20.0%) and Finland (18.8%).

Source: CNA(ΚΥΠΕ)