Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ tourism revenues climbed to a record €3.69 billion in 2025, up 15.2% from the previous year, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). December receipts also increased, though average spending per tourist declined.
Record annual revenues
Cystat said tourism revenues for January to December 2025 reached €3.69 billion, compared with €3.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2024, an increase of €486 million.
December receipts rise
Tourism receipts in December rose to €96.7 million, up 11.3% from €86.9 million in December 2024.
Average spending per tourist declines
Average expenditure per tourist in December 2025 fell to €616.29, compared with €653.27 a year earlier, a decrease of 5.7%.
Daily spending by key markets
Israeli tourists, the largest source market in December with 19.1% of total arrivals, spent an average of €145.03 per day. British visitors, accounting for 19% of arrivals, spent €65.39 per day, while tourists from Poland, with an 11.3% share, recorded average daily expenditure of €85.69.
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