Cyprus Employs 1,200 Professional Firefighters in 2025, Above EU Average
In 2025, Cyprus had 1,200 professional firefighters, making up 0.24% of total employment in the country, Eurostat reported. This proportion is higher than the EU average of 0.18%, reflecting a strong commitment to fire service staffing in Cyprus.
Across the European Union, 372,400 professional firefighters were employed in 2025. The workforce is relatively young, with nearly 75% under the age of 50, compared to 64.4% for the overall EU workforce.
Among member states, Greece had the highest share of firefighters relative to total employment at 0.47%, followed by Croatia and Portugal. The Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden recorded the lowest shares. These figures highlight regional differences in fire service employment across the EU.
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