Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) was 4.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Cyprus, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Cyprus is 4.5%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 70.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Cyprus peaked at 17.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 1993.
That places Cyprus 106th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.2% | — |
| 1992 | 2.0% | -9.5% |
| 1993 | 1.8% | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 2.0% | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 1.9% | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 2.3% | +21.4% |
| 1997 | 2.7% | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 2.8% | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 4.3% | +57.3% |
| 2000 | 2.9% | -32.8% |
| 2001 | 2.7% | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 2.6% | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 3.8% | +43.9% |
| 2004 | 3.6% | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 4.5% | +26.3% |
| 2006 | 3.9% | -13.3% |
| 2007 | 3.4% | -12.8% |
| 2008 | 3.2% | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 5.5% | +70.5% |
| 2010 | 6.2% | +13.4% |
| 2011 | 8.1% | +30.0% |
| 2012 | 12.7% | +57.1% |
| 2013 | 16.8% | +31.6% |
| 2014 | 17.2% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 15.1% | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 12.7% | -16.3% |
| 2017 | 11.0% | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 8.2% | -25.6% |
| 2019 | 6.4% | -22.3% |
| 2020 | 7.7% | +21.2% |
| 2021 | 7.1% | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 6.0% | -15.5% |
| 2023 | 5.8% | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 4.7% | -19.4% |
| 2025 | 4.5% | -4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.5% | 1.8% | 4.3% | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.4% | 6.2% | 17.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 4.5% | 7.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More education data for Cyprus
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,083 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 137 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,059 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,211 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,230 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 60,596 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0446 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Cyprus?
- Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Cyprus was 4.5% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 17.2% in 2014.
- What is the lowest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 1993.
- How does Cyprus rank for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Cyprus ranks 106th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.