Nicosia, Cyprus. A Council of Europe study has found that Cyprus has the highest rate of lawyers per capita in Europe, amid broader concerns about job prospects for highly qualified graduates. The findings come as many Cypriots report difficulty finding work in their chosen professions.
Highest lawyer density in Europe
A recent Council of Europe study found that Cyprus has 505 lawyers per 100,000 residents, the highest rate of any European country and more than double the continental average.
High levels of tertiary education
The text says Cyprus has more than its share of doctors, accountants, business consultants, and auditors. It adds that more than 60 per cent of adults in Cyprus have a tertiary-level qualification, placing the country among the most highly educated in the European Union.
Job mismatch and adaptation
The text says the high number of degree holders can make it difficult to find a job in a chosen profession, contributing to people working outside their fields. It adds that Cyprus has a history of adapting to changing conditions, with reinvention described as common.
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