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3.9% Decrease in Registered Unemployment in December 2025

Published January 7, 2026, 11:18
3.9% Decrease in Registered Unemployment in December 2025

The number of registered unemployed individuals in Cyprus decreased by 3.9% in December 2025, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. The decrease amounted to 481 people, bringing the total number of unemployed to 9,916. Administrative data from the Provincial Employment Offices recorded 11,901 unemployed individuals at the end of December 2025. Improvements in employment in sectors such as construction, tourism, trade, and manufacturing, as well as a decrease in new entrants to the labor market, contributed to the overall decline in unemployment. This trend indicates a positive development in the Cypriot economy.