Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded stronger economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to flash estimates from Cystat and Eurostat, with national figures showing the country outperforming the wider region.
Cystat flash estimate for Cyprus
Cystat reported that Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted gross domestic product increased by 4.5 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025. The statistical service said the positive GDP growth rate was mainly attributed to wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles, information and communication, and hotels and restaurants.
On a quarterly basis, GDP increased by 1.4 per cent, following growth of 0.9 per cent in the third quarter, 0.8 per cent in the second quarter, and 1.3 per cent in the first quarter.
Cystat said the flash estimate is intended to provide an early picture of the overall development of the Cyprus economy using preliminary data available about 45 days after the end of the quarter, ahead of the release of full quarterly national accounts.
Eurostat comparison for the euro area and EU
Eurostat’s latest flash estimate reported that seasonally adjusted GDP in both the euro area and the European Union increased by 0.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter. In the third quarter, GDP had grown by 0.3 per cent in the euro area and 0.4 per cent in the EU.
On an annual basis, Eurostat said GDP increased by 1.3 per cent in the euro area and 1.5 per cent in the EU in the fourth quarter of 2025. Estimated growth for the whole of 2025 was 1.5 per cent for the euro area and 1.6 per cent for the EU.
Employment trends
Eurostat said employment continued to rise, with the number of employed persons increasing by 0.2 per cent in both the euro area and the EU in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter.
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