Cypriot youth report high life satisfaction despite delayed independence

On the occasion of International Youth Day, data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus and Eurostat revealed that young people aged 15 to 29 in Cyprus, who constitute 17% of the population, remain in their parents' homes until the age of 27 on average. While this is slightly higher than the EU average age of 26, the data indicates that 55.2% of Cypriot youth are employed, surpassing the EU average of 49.1%. Furthermore, youth unemployment has dropped significantly from 24.5% in 2015 to 9.3% in 2025.

Factors contributing to the delayed move out include the high cost of housing and rent, initial low salaries, job instability, and extended periods of study. Despite these economic challenges, 30.6% of young people hold higher education qualifications, 27.4% participated in online courses in 2025, and 99.3% utilize social media—the highest rate in the EU. Respondents rated their general life satisfaction at 7.7 out of 10, indicating a generally positive outlook despite the structural delays in achieving full financial independence.