Eurostat data shows Cyprus working-age population exceeds EU average

According to data released by Eurostat on October 6, 2026, the share of the population aged 20 to 64 in Cyprus reached 61.6% as of January 1, 2025. This figure stands notably higher than the European Union average, which was recorded at 58.3% for the same period.

The statistics, analyzed at the NUTS 3 regional level, highlight that 39 EU regions maintained a working-age population share of at least 63.0%. These regions are primarily concentrated in Germany, which accounts for 22 of them, as well as several Spanish islands and various capital cities. The highest proportions were observed in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the Spanish islands of Ibiza and Formentera, all reaching 68.9%. Conversely, 189 NUTS 3 regions across the EU reported that their working-age population comprised less than 55.0% of the total, with these areas predominantly identified as rural regions, including parts of inland Portugal.

This demographic analysis focuses on the distribution of the labor force within the EU. While Cyprus performs above the EU average, the findings emphasize a significant disparity in age distribution across European regions, ranging from high-density working-age zones to areas with lower proportions of productive-age inhabitants.