Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is strengthening its position on the European technology map, supported by a highly educated information and communication technologies workforce, according to CITEA director Matina Zisiadou. She also highlighted the low participation of women in the sector as a continuing challenge.
Eurostat data highlights education levels
Writing on behalf of the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association, Zisiadou referred to the latest Eurostat data for 2025, which showed that 96.4 per cent of Cyprus’ information and communication technologies workers hold a tertiary education degree.
She said the figures were not simply a positive statistical indicator, but confirmation of a conscious shift as Cyprus continues to invest in human capital, develop as a technology ecosystem and seek a stronger role as a regional innovation hub in the digital economy, artificial intelligence and international technology services.
Women underrepresented in ICT sector
Zisiadou said that women account for only 14.9 per cent of ICT workers in Cyprus, describing this as a serious challenge behind the country’s progress.
She said the figure shows that progress cannot be considered complete while women remain absent from technology.
CITEA outlines role in sector development
Zisiadou said that in this demanding environment, CITEA serves as the institutional representative of IT companies, acting as a bridge between businesses, the state and academia.
Through partnerships with government agencies, universities and other organisations, she said the association promotes digital skills, supports links between education and the labour market, and backs efforts to attract investment and international companies.
Focus on regional hub ambitions
Zisiadou said CITEA is also working to promote Cyprus as a regional technology hub, with particular emphasis on closing the gap between education and the labour market.
She said this remains a weakness that could undermine the competitive advantages the country is building if it is not addressed.
Zisiadou added that the technology sector, traditionally dominated by men, is gradually starting to change.
