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Cyprus
Cyprus places highest on Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on State Authority over Territory (bottom 5%).
Cyprus in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
1,344,976
people
since 1950
Land area
9,240
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
54,103
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
81.65
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.913
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
4.924
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Cyprus
Key facts about Cyprus
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Official languages
- Modern Greek, Turkish
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- ISO code
- CYP · CY
- Domain · dialling
- .cy · +357
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Cyprus’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
joint16thof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
24thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
30thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
28thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
31stof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
35thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
37thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
36thof 175
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint41stof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
47thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint58thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
57thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
77thof 183
From 3 of 4 key statistics
97thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint152ndof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
No standing — Cyprus holds too few of this subject’s key statistics to be placed on it.
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Cyprus’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Cyprus in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Cyprus stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Cyprus sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Cyprus does best18
In the top third of all countries measured. 18 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 1st
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0.07 · 2023
world median 7.82 (better) · ▲ 10 pts since 2013
- 1st
Position · derived 127th of 127 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2023
world median 4.7 (better)
- 1st
Position · derived 104th of 104 · 1 = worst · 2.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 2nd
Position · derived 2nd of 68 · 26.78 · 2022
world median 17.81 (better)
- 2nd
Position · derived 57th of 58 · 1 = worst · 0.01 · 2023
world median 0.93 (better) · ▲ 14 pts since 2013
- 2ndTertiary Enrolment Ratiotop 1%
Position · derived 2nd of 95 · 120.88 · 2024
world median 52.77 (better) · ▲ 39 pts since 2014
- 3rd
Position · derived 57th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0.01 · 2023
world median 0.345 (better) · ▲ 13 pts since 2013
- 4th
Position · derived 4th of 176 · 1.962 · 2025
world median 1.023 (better)
- 5thProsperity Gaptop 7%
Position · derived 56th of 60 · 1 = worst · 0.608 · 2023
world median 1.754 (better) · ▲ 13 pts since 2013
- 6thSocietal Poverty Ratetop 8%
Position · derived 55th of 60 · 1 = worst · 8.69 · 2023
world median 17.2 (better)
- 8th
Position · derived 8th of 170 · 69.29 · 2024
world median 25.42 (better) · ▲ 10 pts since 2014
- 8thICT Services Exportstop 6%
Position · derived 8th of 118 · 29.57 · 2024
world median 7.474 (better) · ▲ 12 pts since 2014
- 8thInformal Employment Ratetop 7%
Position · derived 90th of 97 · 1 = worst · 2.909 · 2025
world median 36.83 (better)
- 8thPhysical Violence Indextop 4%
Position · derived 8th of 176 · 0.982 · 2025
world median 0.79 (better) · ▲ 6 pts since 2015
- 10th
Position · derived 10th of 75 · 21.65 · 2024
world median 5.494 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2014
- 10thMobile Phone Ownershiptop 6%
Position · derived 10th of 140 · 98.47 · 2024
world median 91.68 (better)
- 10thSchool Life Expectancytop 12%
Position · derived 10th of 77 · 17.61 · 2024
world median 14.59 (better) · ▲ 40 pts since 2014
Where Cyprus struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured.
- State Authority over Territorybottom 5%
Not ranked by the publisher · 70.2 · 2025
world median 95.3 (worse)
- Crop Production Indexbottom 11%
Position · derived 173rd of 195 · 85.49 · 2022
world median 106.23 (worse) · ▼ 75 pts since 2012
- Global Militarisation Indexbottom 12%
Rank 19th of 149 · 1 = worst · 181.33 · 2023
world median 100.66 (worse) · ▲ 2 pts since 2013
- Firms with a Female Top Managerbottom 14%
Position · derived 154th of 179 · 8.478 · 2025
world median 19.16 (worse)
Position · derived 151st of 181 · 585.86 · 2022
world median 2,528 (worse) · ▼ 2 pts since 2012
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Cyprus can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
32nd
of 141 · 1990
32nd
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
29th
of 173 · 2012
49th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
40th
of 79 · 1990
64th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
27th
of 132 · 2022
25th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
50th
of 140 · 1995
51st
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
44th
of 172 · 2020
47th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Cyprus has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Unemployment Rate+40 pts since 2015
Losing ground
Where Cyprus has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Adjusted Net Savings-37 pts since 2011
- Food Production Index-33 pts since 2012
05In context
Cyprus and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
- Northern Cyprusnot placed
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Western Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Cyprus
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions27
Agriculture Orientation Index13th of 132position · derived1.25Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
top 9% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Cyprus 1.25 · world median 0.305 (better)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indextop 14%0.796CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
top 14% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Cyprus 0.796 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings54th of 198position · derived75.03Civic space score (0–100)2025
top 27% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Cyprus 75.03 · world median 50.46 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)49th of 192rank0.504ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 25% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Cyprus 0.504 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
No real change since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 14%100Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 14% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Cyprus 100 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption68th of 211position · derived0.535Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 32% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Cyprus 0.535 · world median -0.197 (better)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index49th of 181rank55CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
top 27% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Cyprus 55 · world median 39 (better)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
General Government Consumption46th of 132position · derived18.49General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 34% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Cyprus 18.49 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index47th of 195rank59.71AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 24% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Cyprus 59.71 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
No real change since 2020
Government Effectiveness51st of 209position · derived0.833Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 24% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Cyprus 0.833 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Government Funding per Primary Student2nd of 68position · derived26.78Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)2022
top 1% of 68 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)
Cyprus 26.78 · world median 17.81 (better)
Best in the world 34.57 (South Korea)
No real change since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index65th of 196position · derived0.79GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 33% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Cyprus 0.79 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index42nd of 175position · derived0.85Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 24% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.85 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index35th of 176position · derived0.664Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.664 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Open Data Inventory90th of 168rank56ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 46% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Cyprus 56 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -23 percentile points since 2016
Political Corruption Index138th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.166Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Cyprus 0.166 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Public Sector Employment49th of 135position · derived20.36Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
top 36% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Cyprus 20.36 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill21st of 168position · derived12.61Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
top 12% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Cyprus 12.61 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality40th of 209position · derived0.853Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 19% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Cyprus 0.853 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Rule of Law51st of 211position · derived0.739Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 24% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Cyprus 0.739 · world median -0.102 (better)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
No real change since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators40th of 188position · derived85.06SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 21% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Cyprus 85.06 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density11th of 139position · derived43.28Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 7% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Cyprus 43.28 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index36th of 176position · derived0.773Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 20% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.773 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability46th of 206position · derived0.9Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 22% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Cyprus 0.9 · world median -0.022 (better)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law21st of 190position · derived96.88WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 12% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Cyprus 96.88 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation36
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution28th of 139position · derived96.13Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 20% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Cyprus 96.13 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
No real change since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings90th of 118position · derived1.92Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 24% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Cyprus 1.92 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -37 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)145th of 158position · derived1.115Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 8% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Cyprus 1.115 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Container Port Traffic85th of 103position · derived386,498Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
bottom 18% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Cyprus 386,498 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -27 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index173rd of 195position · derived85.49Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 11% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Cyprus 85.49 · world median 106.23 (worse)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -75 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports8th of 170position · derived69.29Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 4% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Cyprus 69.29 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index51st of 145rank0.477ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
top 35% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Cyprus 0.477 · world median 0.131 (better)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)8th of 138position · derived97.57Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 5% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Cyprus 97.57 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit49th of 179position · derived47.32Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 27% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Cyprus 47.32 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index89th of 195position · derived108.71Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 45% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Cyprus 108.71 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -33 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 7%12.17FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 7% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Cyprus 12.17 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth77th of 186position · derived3.773GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 41% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Cyprus 3.773 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
No real change since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)28th of 185position · derived54,103GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 15% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Cyprus 54,103 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Gini Index38th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst31.84Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)2023
top 37% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)
Cyprus 31.84 · world median 33.72 (better)
Best in the world 23 (India)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2013
Global Innovation Index25th of 139rank45.5GII score (0–100)2025
top 17% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Cyprus 45.5 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2022
GNI per Capita (PPP)15th of 102position · derived48,268GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 14% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Cyprus 48,268 · world median 14,273 (better)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)98th of 131position · derived19.26Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
bottom 25% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Cyprus 19.26 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)126th of 146position · derived12.47Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
bottom 14% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Cyprus 12.47 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption85th of 131position · derived56.6Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 35% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Cyprus 56.6 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports47th of 119position · derived2.17ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
top 39% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Cyprus 2.17 · world median 0.975 (better)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports8th of 118position · derived29.57ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 6% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Cyprus 29.57 · world median 7.474 (better)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)12th of 138position · derived91.92Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 8% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Cyprus 91.92 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)149th of 158position · derived11.15Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 6% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Cyprus 11.15 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
No real change since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index77th of 175rank64.54LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 46% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Cyprus 64.54 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index46th of 194position · derived121.57Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 23% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Cyprus 121.57 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index51st of 139rank3.2LPI score (1–5)2023
top 38% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Cyprus 3.2 · world median 2.9 (better)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)120th of 132position · derived4.392Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 9% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Cyprus 4.392 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Palma Ratio38th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst1.238Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)2023
top 37% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)
Cyprus 1.238 · world median 1.332 (better)
Best in the world 0.771 (Slovakia)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2013
Research and Development Spending47th of 84position · derived0.681Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
bottom 45% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Cyprus 0.681 · world median 0.814 (worse)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Researchers per Million Inhabitants50th of 145position · derived1,686Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 34% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Cyprus 1,686 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productsbottom 21%1.33Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
bottom 21% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Cyprus 1.33 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)167th of 180position · derived0.013Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
bottom 15% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Cyprus 0.013 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)8th of 138position · derived189.5Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
top 5% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Cyprus 189.5 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index40th of 99rank65.8Trilemma score (0–100)2023
top 41% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Cyprus 65.8 · world median 63.8 (better)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour19
Average Weekly Hours Worked129th of 182position · derived35.41Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 29% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Cyprus 35.41 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture154th of 182position · derived2.155Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 15% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Cyprus 2.155 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry127th of 182position · derived16.27Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Cyprus 16.27 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Services15th of 182position · derived81.58Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 8% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Cyprus 81.58 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio44th of 182position · derived63.66Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 24% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Cyprus 63.66 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▲ +34 percentile points since 2015
Fatal Occupational Injuriesbottom 29%3.24Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers2023
bottom 29% of 52 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers
Cyprus 3.24 · world median 2.005 (worse)
Best in the world 0.12 (Belgium)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2013
Female Labour Force Participation Rate43rd of 182position · derived61.21Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 23% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Cyprus 61.21 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management68th of 86position · derived27.5Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
bottom 21% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Cyprus 27.5 · world median 35.86 (worse)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Female Top Manager154th of 179position · derived8.478Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 14% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Cyprus 8.478 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed53rd of 168position · derived72,892GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 31% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Cyprus 72,892 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Informal Employment Rate90th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst2.909Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
top 7% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Cyprus 2.909 · world median 36.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Labour Force Participation Rate46th of 182position · derived66.96Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Cyprus 66.96 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked56th of 182position · derived38.22Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Cyprus 38.22 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate164th of 182position · derived10.17Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 10% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Cyprus 10.17 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Unemployment Rate98th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst4.924Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 46% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Cyprus 4.924 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▲ +40 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment155th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst8.383Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 15% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Cyprus 8.383 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training56th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst13.17Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
top 43% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Cyprus 13.17 · world median 14.31 (better)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate92nd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst12.71Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
top 50% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Cyprus 12.71 · world median 12.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▲ +34 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge21
Academic Freedom Index20th of 176position · derived0.889Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 11% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.889 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate37th of 172position · derived98.68Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
top 21% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Cyprus 98.68 · world median 93.99 (better)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling43rd of 195position · derived16.22Expected years of schooling2023
top 22% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Cyprus 16.22 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researcherstop 48%38.67Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
top 48% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Cyprus 38.67 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores30th of 172position · derived502.16Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 17% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Cyprus 502.16 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2010
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary10th of 75position · derived21.65Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
top 12% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Cyprus 21.65 · world median 5.494 (better)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Learning Poverty92nd of 125position · derived · 1 = worst10.2510-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
top 27% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Cyprus 10.25 · world median 34.02 (better)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School27th of 172position · derived10.92Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 15% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Cyprus 10.92 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +22 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling31st of 193position · derived12.56Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 16% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Cyprus 12.56 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
No real change since 2013
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarytop 9%44.47Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
top 9% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Cyprus 44.47 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
PISA Mathematics Performance47th of 79position · derived418.31Mean mathematics score2022
bottom 41% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Cyprus 418.31 · world median 442.09 (worse)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance62nd of 79position · derived381.08Mean reading score2022
bottom 22% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Cyprus 381.08 · world median 440.35 (worse)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2012
PISA Science Performance55th of 79position · derived410.9Mean science score2022
bottom 31% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Cyprus 410.9 · world median 446.93 (worse)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2012
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate58th of 120position · derived67.95Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 48% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Cyprus 67.95 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Primary Completion Rate59th of 165position · derived99Primary completion rate (%)2025
top 35% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Cyprus 99 · world median 97.43 (better)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
School Life Expectancy10th of 77position · derived17.61School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
top 12% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Cyprus 17.61 · world median 14.59 (better)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▲ +40 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment22nd of 109position · derived106.74Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
top 19% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Cyprus 106.74 · world median 93.19 (better)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio2nd of 95position · derived120.88Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
top 1% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Cyprus 120.88 · world median 52.77 (better)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment31st of 95position · derived78.29Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
top 32% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Cyprus 78.29 · world median 65.76 (better)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
No real change since 2013
Upper Secondary Completion Rate17th of 164position · derived93.28Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 10% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Cyprus 93.28 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratetop 14%99.8215–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
top 14% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Cyprus 99.82 · world median 98.22 (better)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing13
Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff36th of 86position · derived99.3Births attended by skilled health staff (%)2019
top 42% of 86 countries measured
UNICEF · Births attended by skilled health staff (%)
Cyprus 99.3 · world median 98.8 (better)
Best in the world 100 (11 countries tied)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2009
Gender Inequality Index64th of 172rank0.252GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 37% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Cyprus 0.252 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Global Violent Deaths149th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst1.45Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 29% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Cyprus 1.45 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index21st of 172position · derived0.756HCI score (0–1)2020
top 12% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Cyprus 0.756 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +22 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index32nd of 193rank0.913HDI score (0–1)2023
top 16% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Cyprus 0.913 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate161st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst4.106Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 20% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Cyprus 4.106 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 6553rd of 222position · derived19.14Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Cyprus 19.14 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth38th of 222position · derived81.65Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 17% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Cyprus 81.65 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio140th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst13.62Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 28% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Cyprus 13.62 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare35th of 178position · derived7.73Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 19% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Cyprus 7.73 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity127th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst0Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 2% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Cyprus 0 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Prevalence of Undernourishment104th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst2.5Population undernourished (%)2023
top 19% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Cyprus 2.5 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Under-Five Mortality Rate161st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst4.979Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 20% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Cyprus 4.979 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2014
Development & Human Capital10
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Cyprus 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield119th of 179position · derived2,030Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 34% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Cyprus 2,030 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Coefficient of Human Inequality148th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst7.734Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 13% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Cyprus 7.734 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index12th of 184position · derived0.996Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 7% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Cyprus 0.996 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index22nd of 169position · derived0.841IHDI (0–1)2023
top 13% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Cyprus 0.841 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI27th of 156position · derived0.754PHDI (0–1)2023
top 17% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Cyprus 0.754 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day57th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0.01Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 5% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Cyprus 0.01 · world median 0.345 (better)
Best in the world 0 (2 countries tied)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day57th of 58position · derived · 1 = worst0.01Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 5% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 58 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Cyprus 0.01 · world median 0.93 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0.07Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 1% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Cyprus 0.07 · world median 7.82 (better)
Best in the world 0.07 (2 countries tied)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2013
Prosperity Gap56th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst0.608Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day2023
top 7% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day
Cyprus 0.608 · world median 1.754 (better)
Best in the world 0.406 (Luxembourg)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability22
Agricultural Emissions158th of 193position · derived501.79Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 20% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Cyprus 501.79 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land17th of 121position · derived19.02Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
top 13% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Cyprus 19.02 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land168th of 209position · derived13.96Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 20% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Cyprus 13.96 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Arable Land per Person136th of 206position · derived0.073Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 34% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Cyprus 0.073 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity84th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst512.99Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
bottom 43% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Cyprus 512.99 · world median 468.81 (worse)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)30th of 190rank0.355ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 16% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Cyprus 0.355 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita59th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst5.374Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 28% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Cyprus 5.374 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
No real change since 2014
Ecological Footprint33rd of 126position · derived · 1 = worst3.998Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 26% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Cyprus 3.998 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 38%2.261Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 38% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Cyprus 2.261 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare49th of 188position · derived172.12Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 25% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Cyprus 172.12 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
No real change since 2013
Forest Area134th of 210position · derived18.67Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 37% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Cyprus 18.67 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster105th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst1,500New displacements by disaster (people)2024
top 34% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Cyprus 1,500 · world median 4,750 (better)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -30 percentile points since 2016
Land Under Cereal Production147th of 179position · derived24,590Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 18% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Cyprus 24,590 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density51st of 188position · derived0.93Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 27% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Cyprus 0.93 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation119th of 190position · derived23.82Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 39% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Cyprus 23.82 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index39th of 190rank57.47ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 20% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Cyprus 57.47 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area24th of 150position · derived8.77Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
top 15% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Cyprus 8.77 · world median 0.725 (better)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita151st of 181position · derived585.86Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 17% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Cyprus 585.86 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation112th of 190position · derived23.82Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 42% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Cyprus 23.82 · world median 31.14 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress51st of 177position · derived · 1 = worst30.75Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 28% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Cyprus 30.75 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 15%22.78Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 15% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Cyprus 22.78 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index110th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst3.36WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 43% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Cyprus 3.36 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Gender & Equality3
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 19%106.5Male births per 100 female births2023
top 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Cyprus 106.5 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Women's Political Empowerment Index49th of 176position · derived0.856Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.856 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index41st of 176position · derived0.613Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 23% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.613 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index27th of 176position · derived0.684Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 15% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.684 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index60th of 176position · derived0.812Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 34% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.812 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media78th of 176position · derived0.782Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
top 44% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Cyprus 0.782 · world median 0.565 (better)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns4th of 176position · derived1.962Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
top 2% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Cyprus 1.962 · world median 1.023 (better)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
No real change since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Cyprus 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index42nd of 176position · derived0.49Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 23% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Cyprus 0.49 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index8th of 176position · derived0.982Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 4% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Cyprus 0.982 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Cyprus 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index19th of 149rank · 1 = worst181.33GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 12% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Cyprus 181.33 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index124th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst2.9INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 34% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Cyprus 2.9 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
No real change since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence88th of 211position · derived0.441Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 41% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Cyprus 0.441 · world median 0.171 (better)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors129th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-1.519Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
top 25% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Cyprus -1.519 · world median -0.661 (better)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 13%15Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 13% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Cyprus 15 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 21%23,162Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 21% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Cyprus 23,162 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 36%48,207Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 36% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Cyprus 48,207 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs36th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst9.369Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 20% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Cyprus 9.369 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 12%98.5Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 12% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Cyprus 98.5 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratetop 14%6.466Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Cyprus 6.466 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality3
Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person12th of 60position · derived52.14Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day2023
top 19% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day
Cyprus 52.14 · world median 22.76 (better)
Best in the world 89.49 (Luxembourg)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 20%13.9Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 20% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Cyprus 13.9 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Societal Poverty Rate55th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst8.69Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 8% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)
Cyprus 8.69 · world median 17.2 (better)
Best in the world 7 (Slovenia)
No real change since 2013
Energy3
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 44%0Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 44% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Cyprus 0 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Cyprus 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 24%105.65Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 24% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Cyprus 105.65 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership10th of 140position · derived98.47Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 6% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Cyprus 98.47 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership16th of 140position · derived90.44Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 11% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Cyprus 90.44 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratebottom 32%10.8Births per 1,000 population2023
bottom 32% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Cyprus 10.8 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 46%7.063Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 46% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Cyprus 7.063 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▲ +22 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationtop 30%37.76Median age (years)2023
top 30% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Cyprus 37.76 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overtop 31%14.32Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
top 31% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Cyprus 14.32 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitytop 37%145.56People per square kilometre of land2023
top 37% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Cyprus 145.56 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 47%1.02Population growth (% per year)2023
top 47% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Cyprus 1.02 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15bottom 22%16.05Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
bottom 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Cyprus 16.05 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 24%101.53Males per 100 females2023
top 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Cyprus 101.53 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 14%43.63People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Cyprus 43.63 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratebottom 17%1.389Live births per woman2023
bottom 17% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Cyprus 1.389 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Cyprus. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Child Marriage
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Cost of Sending Remittances
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
- Debt Service on External Debt
- Dietary Energy Supply
- Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months
- External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Global Multidimensional Poverty Index
- Global Report on Food Crises
- Government Spending on Education · last seen 2022
- INFORM Severity Index
- Net Official Development Assistance Received · last seen 1996
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary · last seen 2023
- RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Score
- RISE Renewable Energy Policy Score
- Short-Term Share of External Debt
- Social Institutions and Gender Index
- Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five
- Violent Discipline of Children
- Water Withdrawal by Sector · last seen 2016
- Working Poverty Rate
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Cyprus: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/cyprus