In the second quarter of 2026, total employment increased by 1.6%, with hours worked rising by 2.1%, compared to the same period in 2025. Data covers employment by economic activity and professional status.
In the second quarter of 2026, total employment is estimated at 528,699 persons, including 475,785 employees and 52,914 self-employed individuals.
Compared to the same quarter in 2025, employment increased by 1.6%. The most significant percentage increases were observed in wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (NACE G), construction (NACE F), and arts, entertainment, and recreation (NACE R).
Actual hours worked for the second quarter of 2026 are estimated at 248,439 thousand hours, representing a 2.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
The most significant increases in hours worked were also observed in wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (NACE G), construction (NACE F), and arts, entertainment, and recreation (NACE R).
Data is based on the European System of Accounts 2010 (ESA 2010) and collected from sources including the Employment and Job Vacancies Survey, Labor Force Survey, Social Insurance Register, and the Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus.
For more information, visit the CYSTAT Portal, CYSTAT-DB, or contact Ms. Stavroula Demetriou at 22 602205 or via email at sdemetriou@cystat.mof.gov.cy.
