Cyprus employment grows in the second quarter of 2026

According to updated data released by the Statistical Service, the total number of employed persons in Cyprus reached 528,699 during the second quarter of 2026. This total comprises 475,785 employees and 52,914 self-employed individuals. This figure represents a 1.6% increase in total employment compared to the same period in 2025.

Furthermore, the total number of actual hours worked during the second quarter of 2026 is estimated at 248,439 thousand hours, marking a 2.1% growth compared to the second quarter of 2025. The statistical analysis highlights that the most significant growth in both employment numbers and hours worked occurred within the Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles, Construction, and Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sectors.

The report indicates a consistent upward trend in labor market participation across these specific sectors of the economy. These figures reflect the latest official updates provided by the Statistical Service regarding the national labor market performance during the specified three-month period.