Cyprus registered unemployment rises 9.7% year on year in September

Nicosia, Cyprus. Registered unemployment in Cyprus rose by 9.7 per cent year on year in September, driven mainly by public administration and defence, information and communication, and administrative and support services. Figures released on Tuesday by the statistical service (Cystat) showed that 8,366 people were registered as unemployed at district labour offices at the end of the month.

Annual increase and monthly decline

The number of registered unemployed increased by 742 from 7,624 in September last year. Compared with August, however, the unadjusted total fell from 12,385.

The seasonally adjusted figure rose to 10,809 from 10,715 in August. It was also above the 9,895 recorded in September 2025.

Seasonally adjusted figures

The seasonally adjusted total stood at 10,082 in January, 10,095 in February and 10,292 in March, before increasing to 10,565 in April.

It then stood at 10,518 in May, 10,663 in June and 10,601 in July, followed by 10,715 in August and 10,809 in September.

Unemployment by economic activity

Wholesale and retail trade recorded the highest number of registered unemployed in September, at 1,402, compared with 1,364 a year earlier.

Public administration and defence followed with 1,050, up from 866 in September 2025. Professional, scientific and technical activities rose to 855 from 780, while accommodation and food service activities increased to 815 from 768.

Information and communication recorded 549 registered unemployed, up from 432, while manufacturing increased to 506 from 453.

Education accounted for 491 registered unemployed, compared with 422 a year earlier. Administrative and support service activities rose to 436 from 355, while financial and insurance activities increased to 407 from 375.