Economy · Republic of Cyprus · CYPRIVO
Cyprus job vacancies fall 19.5% as hospitality still records the highest rate
September 14, 2026 · 3 MIN READ · STORY 112
CYSTAT counted 12,930 vacancies in the second quarter of 2026, equal to a 2.6% vacancy rate.
What this report covers
The data cover the Republic of Cyprus government-controlled area and measure unmet labour demand, not the North Cyprus labour market.
Local context
The Statistical Service of Cyprus reported 12,930 job vacancies for the second quarter of 2026. The total was 19.5% lower than a year earlier, while the vacancy rate stood at 2.6%.
Who this matters to
Accommodation and food-service activities recorded the highest sectoral vacancy rate, at 4.6%. The figures point to softer aggregate hiring demand but continuing recruitment pressure in tourism-facing businesses; they do not show wages, job quality or whether applicants match the available roles.
Source note
Official source ↗