Eurostat places Cyprus among the countries with the best performance for 2025, as it records one of the lowest unemployment rates. According to the most recent data, Cyprus recorded an unemployment rate of 4.9% in September 2025, significantly lower than the EU average of 6% and the euro area average of 6.3%. This places Cyprus among the five countries with the lowest unemployment rates in the EU.
Across the euro area, a slight increase in unemployment was observed in September 2025, reaching 6.3%, while the overall EU unemployment rate remained stable at 6%.
According to data published on Thursday, Cyprus has recorded a steady decline in unemployment over the past year, with the rate falling from 5.1% in August 2025 to 4.9% in September. The number of unemployed persons in Cyprus stands at around 26,000, a figure significantly lower compared to countries such as Spain (10.5%), Finland (9.8%), and Greece (8.2%).
However, youth unemployment in Cyprus stands at 17.2% in September 2025, higher than the EU average of 14.8%.
Across the EU, unemployment trends among member states vary considerably. While some countries, such as Spain and Greece, continue to face high unemployment rates, others, such as the Czech Republic (3%), Poland (3.2%), and Malta (3%), have managed to achieve exceptionally low levels. The rate in Cyprus stands at 4.9%.