The 2025 survey reports high internet usage among individuals, with detailed data on online activities, e-government, and e-commerce trends in Cyprus during the first quarter of 2025.
The Statistical Service of Cyprus conducted a survey during April–June 2025, covering 1,718 households and 3,275 individuals aged 16–74. The survey collected data on access to information and communication technologies, internet use, e-government, e-commerce, e-skills, and data privacy.
According to the results, over 93.6% of individuals aged 16–74 used the internet at least once a week in the first quarter of 2025. Internet use decreases with age, from 98.5% in the 16–24 age group to 81.5% in the 55–74 age group. Those with higher educational levels used the internet more frequently (98.9%) than those with lower levels (75.9%).
The most common internet activities during the first quarter of 2025 were making calls over the internet (96.4%), instant messaging (96.2%), participation in social networks (92.3%), reading online news (91.1%), and searching for information about goods or services (88.2%).
Regarding online learning, 20.5% of internet users accessed online learning materials other than complete courses, 17.8% took online courses, and 17.8% communicated with educators or learners via audio or video tools.
During April 2024–March 2025, 62.7% of individuals aged 16–74 obtained information from public authorities online, 52.0% accessed information stored about them by public authorities, and 31.9% used public databases or registers.
In e-commerce, 62.0% of individuals ordered goods or services online in the first quarter of 2025, a slight decrease from 63.6% in 2024. The most popular categories were streaming services (43.5%), music streaming (18.3%), gaming streaming (9.5%), and health or fitness apps (7.5%).
Among those who purchased goods or services online, 58.6% bought tickets to events, 53.2% booked accommodation, and 50.3% purchased transport services.
The survey methodology involved sampling based on the 2021 Population Census, with data collected through personal interviews. The reference period was the first quarter of 2025.
For further information, visit the official CYSTAT portal or contact Mr. Antreas Charalambous at 26804436 or via email at ancharalambous@cystat.mof.gov.cy.
