The number of registered unemployed persons at the end of May 2026 was 7,936, a decrease from April 2026. Seasonally adjusted data shows a slight decline compared to previous month, with an increase compared to May 2025.
The registered unemployed persons at the District Labour Offices on the last day of May 2026 reached 7,936 persons. Seasonally adjusted data indicates a decrease to 10,476 persons in May 2026 from 10,516 in April 2026.
Compared to May 2025, there was an increase of 558 persons, or 7.6%. The sectors mainly contributing to this increase include accommodation and food service activities, administrative and support service activities, transportation, and professional, scientific, and technical activities.
Table 1 presents actual and seasonally adjusted data for the last months, showing fluctuations in unemployment figures. Table 2 details unemployment by economic activity, with notable increases in accommodation and food services, administrative and support activities, and transportation sectors.
The methodology involves data collection from persons aged 15 and over registered at Labour Offices, actively seeking employment. Seasonal adjustment techniques are applied using Eurostat’s JDemetra+ software, with revisions possible as new data is incorporated. Changes in registration procedures since June 2021 may affect data comparability.
For further information, visit the CYSTAT portal or contact Mr. Christophoros Michaelides at 22602154 or via email at cmichaelides@cystat.mof.gov.cy, or Ms. Maria Hadjiprokopi at 22602146 or via email at mhadjiprokopi@cystat.mof.gov.cy.
