The Labour Force Survey for the second quarter of 2026 reports an unemployment rate of 3.6%, with a labour force of 540,130 persons and employment of 520,763 persons.
The Labour Force Survey (LFS) for the second quarter of 2026 indicates that the unemployment rate is 3.6%. The total labour force amounted to 540,130 persons, representing 65.6% of the population. The number of employed persons was 520,763, with an employment rate of 63.2%.
Compared to the same quarter in 2025, the labour force increased from 528,981 to 540,130 persons, while employment rose from 506,318 to 520,763 persons. The unemployment decreased from 22,663 persons (4.3%) to 19,367 persons (3.6%).
In terms of sector distribution, 81.8% of employed persons worked in services, 16.2% in manufacturing, and 2.0% in agriculture. The part-time employment share was 8.7%, with 45,178 persons, down from 9.4% in the same quarter of 2025.
Among employed persons, 89.8% were employees, with 15.7% holding temporary jobs. The employment rate for ages 20-64 was 82.8%, with males at 87.8% and females at 78.1%. The youth unemployment rate (15-24 years) was 12.2%, down from 14.9% in the previous year.
The survey follows the European Regulation (EU) 2019/1700, conducted quarterly through personal and telephone interviews, covering private households in Cyprus. The methodology includes definitions for employed, unemployed, inactive, and other labour market indicators.
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