Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded 13,905 job vacancies in the first quarter of 2026, with the job vacancy rate standing at 2.8 per cent, according to the Statistical Service (Cystat). The figures indicate continued demand for workers across key parts of the economy, particularly in services, construction and tourism-related activities.
Highest vacancy rates
Cystat said the highest job vacancy rates in the first quarter were recorded in arts, sports and recreation, where the rate reached 5.1 per cent.
Construction followed with a job vacancy rate of 4.7 per cent, while accommodation and food service activities stood at 4 per cent.
Largest number of vacancies
In terms of the actual number of vacancies, wholesale and retail trade accounted for the largest share, with 2,649 openings in the first quarter of 2026.
Accommodation and food service activities followed with 2,189 vacancies.
Construction recorded 1,997 vacancies, making it one of the strongest contributors to overall labour demand during the quarter.
Other sectors
Professional, scientific and technical activities recorded 1,086 vacancies, while public administration and defence, including compulsory social security, stood at 922.
Manufacturing recorded 905 vacancies, while administrative and support service activities reached 668.
Education posted 589 vacancies, transportation and storage stood at 567, and arts, sports and recreation recorded 547.