The number of registered unemployed persons in Cyprus recorded a slight decrease in March 2025, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).

Specifically, the total figure fell to 10,210 individuals, compared with 10,285 in the previous month,

Based on figures recorded by the district labour offices, the total number of registered unemployed persons at the end of March stood at 11,073, down from 12,761 in February.

Compared with March 2024, there was a year-on-year decline of 1,204 individuals, representing a decrease of 9.8 per cent.

This decrease was mainly attributed to the sectors of financial and insurance activities, construction, trade, as well as accommodation and food service activities.

Another factor was a decline in the number of unemployed newcomers entering the labour market.