Cyprus employment rises 1.7 per cent in second quarter of 2026
Total employment in Cyprus reached an estimated 525,167 people in the second quarter of 2026, while hours worked increased by 2.2 per cent year-on-year.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Total employment in Cyprus increased by 1.7 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, reaching an estimated 525,167 people, according to the state statistical service, Cystat.
Employment figures
Of the total number of people employed, 472,254 were employees and 52,913 were self-employed.
The strongest employment increases were recorded in wholesale and retail trade, including the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, construction, and arts, entertainment and recreation.
Hours worked
Actual hours worked during the second quarter of 2026 were estimated at 246.57 million, Cystat said.
This was an increase of 2.2 per cent compared with the corresponding quarter of 2025. The largest increases in hours worked were observed in wholesale and retail trade, including the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, construction, and arts, entertainment and recreation.
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