Cyprus Posts Economic Growth and Low Unemployment but Faces Structural Vulnerabilities, Says Fiscal Council
Cyprus experienced a 3.8% GDP growth in 2025 and forecasts a 3% growth for 2026, supported by low unemployment rates of 4.4% last year, dropping to 3.6% this year. The Fiscal Council highlighted a 3.4% budget surplus in 2025 and reduced public debt to 55% of GDP, reflecting a solid fiscal trajectory. The economy’s resilience was attributed to migrant inflows and foreign companies boosting job creation and exports.
However, the Fiscal Council warned of underlying vulnerabilities such as an aging population, high inflation impacting low-income households, and Cyprus’ dependency on imported fuel driving current account deficits. Additionally, weak public investment—only 25% of government-backed projects implemented in early 2026—and low absorption of EU Recovery and Resilience funds reveal administrative challenges.
The report cautioned that future economic growth must rely on increased productivity, as employment gains are limited by demographic trends. Concerns were raised over social spending inefficiencies and the financial viability of pension reforms amid a declining worker-to-pensioner ratio. The Council urged timely action to address these weaknesses to sustain Cyprus’ positive economic momentum.
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