Professional services lead Cyprus turnover growth in second quarter of 2026

Nicosia, Cyprus. Turnover across Cyprus’ services and transport sectors showed mixed results in the second quarter of 2026, with professional services recording the strongest annual growth and accommodation and administrative support activities declining.

According to the Statistical Service (Cystat), professional, scientific and technical activities increased by 3.4 per cent compared with the second quarter of 2025.

Quarterly changes

Transport and storage activities, as well as information and communication, each rose by 2.1 per cent year on year. Real estate activities increased by 1.6 per cent.

Accommodation and food service activities declined by 3.1 per cent, while administrative and support service activities fell by 2.2 per cent.

First-half performance

During the first six months of 2026, professional, scientific and technical activities recorded the largest overall increase, rising by 3.5 per cent compared with the corresponding period of 2025.

Transport and storage activities rose by 2.8 per cent, followed by real estate activities, up 2.1 per cent, and information and communication, up 1.3 per cent.

Administrative and support service activities declined by 1 per cent during the period, while accommodation and food service activities fell by 0.7 per cent.

Index levels

Accommodation and food service activities remained the highest among the main sectors despite the quarterly decline, reaching 221.9 points, compared with 229 points a year earlier.

Information and communication stood at 184.9 points, up from 181 points, while administrative and support service activities reached 173.4 points, compared with 177.3 points in the second quarter of 2025.

Transport and storage rose to 151.1 points from 147.9 points, while real estate activities increased to 150.1 points from 147.8 points.