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GDP per capita: 38,674 USD (PPP: 63,007 intl$) · Total GDP: 37.6 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Cyprus is 2,739 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Cost of Living

Cost of living indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). Lower index means lower costs. Data as of November 2025.

Cost of Living Index
58.0
Est. monthly cost: $2,030
42.0% cheaper than NYC
Rent Index
35.0
1-bedroom, center: $980/month
65.0% cheaper than NYC
Groceries Index
62.0
Per person/month: $279
38.0% cheaper than NYC
Restaurant Price Index
68.0
Mid-range meal: $15
Purchasing Power Index
75.0
25.0% lower than NYC
(Higher is better)

How to read: All indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). An index of 70 means costs are 30% lower than NYC. Estimated prices are calculated based on NYC reference prices.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 37.63 billion USD 38,674 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 32,870 USD
GDP (PPP) 63,007 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1975 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 37.63 38,674
2023 35.08 36,624
2022 31.22 33,231
2021 30.37 32,938
2020 25.56 28,130
2019 26.20 29,227
2018 25.75 29,120
2017 22.95 26,247
2016 21.05 24,280
2015 19.91 23,088
2014 23.23 26,993
2013 23.96 27,765
2012 25.05 28,992
2011 27.64 32,486
2010 25.80 31,105
2009 26.05 32,236
2008 27.84 35,397
2007 23.97 31,245
2006 20.07 26,729
2005 18.43 24,959
2004 17.32 23,793
2003 14.55 20,252
2002 11.42 16,093
2001 10.40 14,821
2000 9.99 14,388
1999 10.50 15,288
1998 10.25 15,093
1997 9.55 14,234
1996 10.01 15,139
1995 9.93 15,261
1994 7.43 11,618
1993 6.59 10,526
1992 6.91 11,310
1991 5.77 9,696
1990 5.59 9,642
1989 4.56 8,039
1988 4.28 7,646
1987 3.70 6,691
1986 3.09 5,643
1985 2.43 4,488
1984 2.28 4,259
1983 2.16 4,091
1982 2.16 4,123
1981 2.09 4,033
1980 2.15 4,232
1979 1.29 2,559
1978 0.96 1,929
1977 0.73 1,476
1976 0.58 1,157
1975 0.49 976

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Cyprus play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Cyprus Per Capita
Imports 35.14 billion USD (93.4% of GDP)
Exports 36.51 billion USD (97.0% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Cyprus
Government debt 20.19 billion USD (53.7% of GDP)

Corruption in Cyprus

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
53.0
Year: 2024
Moderate
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 4.9%
2024 4.9%
2023 5.8%
2022 6.8%
2021 7.5%
2020 7.8%
2019 7.2%
2018 8.5%
2017 11.2%
2016 13.0%
2015 15.0%
2014 16.3%
2013 16.1%
2012 12.1%
2011 7.9%
2010 6.4%
2009 5.6%
2008 3.8%
2007 3.9%
2006 4.6%
2005 5.5%
2004 4.8%
2003 4.2%
2002 3.3%
2001 4.0%
2000 4.8%
1999 5.5%
1998 3.3%
1997 3.4%
1996 3.1%
1995 2.6%
1994 2.7%
1993 2.7%
1992 2.1%
1991 3.0%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 1.8%
2023 3.5%
2022 8.4%
2021 2.4%
2020 -0.6%
2019 0.3%
2018 1.4%
2017 0.5%
2016 -1.4%
2015 -2.1%
2014 -1.4%
2013 -0.4%
2012 2.4%
2011 3.3%
2010 2.4%
2009 0.3%
2008 4.7%
2007 2.4%
2006 2.3%
2005 2.6%
2004 2.3%
2003 4.1%
2002 2.8%
2001 2.0%
2000 4.1%
1999 1.6%
1998 2.2%
1997 3.6%
1996 3.0%
1995 2.6%
1994 4.7%
1993 4.9%
1992 6.5%
1991 5.0%
1990 4.5%
1989 3.8%
1988 3.4%
1987 2.8%
1986 1.2%
1985 5.0%
1984 6.0%
1983 5.0%
1982 6.4%
1981 10.7%
1980 13.5%
1979 9.5%
1978 7.4%
1977 7.3%
1976 3.9%
1975 4.6%
1974 16.2%
1973 7.8%
1972 4.8%
1971 4.1%
1970 2.4%
1969 2.4%
1968 3.8%
1967 0.7%
1966 0.5%
1965 0.2%
1964 -0.3%
1963 2.0%
1962 0.1%
1961 -0.6%
1960 0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Cyprus in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Cyprus is 38,674 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 63,007 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Cyprus?

The main economic sectors in Cyprus include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Cyprus in 2024?

The inflation rate in Cyprus is 1.8% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Cyprus including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Cyprus's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Cyprus's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026