Cyprus performance on intergenerational justice index evaluated by JRC

Cyprus has recorded significant improvements in environmental justice, according to the latest report by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). Between 2011 and 2023, the island's environmental justice score increased by 13.85 points, substantially outperforming the European Union average increase of 7.56 points.

In contrast, social justice metrics in Cyprus showed slower growth compared to the EU. From 2011 to 2024, Cyprus recorded an increase of 1.42 points, while the EU average rose by 7.76 points, leaving the national growth 6.3 points below the European average. Regarding economic justice, the country saw a decline of 0.59 points between 2008 and 2025; however, this performance remained relatively stronger than the EU average decline of 2.65 points for the same period.

The JRC's Intergenerational Justice Index is designed to monitor social and economic conditions across different generations. It tracks the evolution of opportunities over time and assesses long-term welfare conditions for future generations. The index relies on six composite indicators, covering social and economic justice for both the youth and the elderly, alongside environmental metrics.