The Labour Force Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025 reports an unemployment rate of 4.0%, with a labour force of 531,062 persons and an employment rate of 62.6%. Data includes sector and demographic details.
The Labour Force Survey (LFS) for the fourth quarter of 2025 indicates that the total labour force was 531,062 persons, representing 65.2% of the population. The unemployment rate was 4.0%, with 21,289 unemployed persons. The employment rate was 62.6%, with 509,773 employed persons.
Compared to the same quarter of 2024, the labour force increased from 518,053 persons, and the unemployment rate decreased from 4.5%. The employment rate increased from 61.4% to 62.6%.
In the age group 20–64, the employment rate was 81.7%, with males at 86.2% and females at 77.4%. The sector distribution shows 81.3% of employed persons in services, 16.5% in manufacturing, and 2.2% in agriculture. Part-time employment accounted for 8.6% of total employment.
Unemployment among persons aged 15–24 was 14.7%, with a higher rate for females at 14.7%. The duration of unemployment varied, with 66.6% searching for less than six months.
The Labour Force Survey is conducted quarterly in accordance with European regulations, covering private households in Cyprus. The survey collects data on employment, unemployment, and inactive populations, aiding policy formulation and labour market analysis.
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