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Cyprus Government Fiscal Surplus Remains Steady at 4 Percent of GDP

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 10, 2025

Overview of Fiscal Health

Preliminary figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) reveal that for the period from January to August 2025, the general government recorded a fiscal surplus of €1.39 billion, maintaining a robust level at 4 percent of GDP. This represents a modest increase in nominal terms compared to a €1.33 billion surplus reported for the corresponding period in 2024.

Revenue Gains Across Multiple Streams

Government revenue experienced significant growth, rising by €641.10 million (6.80 percent) to reach €10.10 billion. Notably, income and wealth taxes climbed by €178.30 million (7.10 percent) to total €2.70 billion, while social contributions saw an increase of €243.80 million (8.40 percent) to €3.14 billion. Property income nearly doubled, advancing by €57.40 million to €121.80 million compared to the previous year. Additionally, taxes on production and imports, net VAT, the sale of goods and services, and capital transfers all recorded positive increments, illustrating a diversified expansion in revenue sources.

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Managed Expenditures Amid Expanding Capital Investments

Expenditures grew by €574.30 million (7.10 percent) to reach €8.71 billion. Key expenditure components—including employee compensation, social benefits, and intermediate consumption—marked their upward trajectory. Additionally, the capital account witnessed a notable surge, increasing by €131.80 million (22.90 percent) to €707 million. This expansion was driven by a rise in gross capital formation and other capital expenditures, although interest payments and certain transfers registered modest declines.

Disparate Performance Within Government Subsectors

An analysis by Cystat indicates a differential fiscal performance across government entities. The central government enjoyed a surplus of €622 million, up from €432.30 million in 2024, reflecting strengthened fiscal discipline. In contrast, the local government moved from a surplus to a deficit, posting a shortfall of €32.70 million compared to a €14.60 million surplus the previous year. Social security funds recorded a decline in their surplus, underscoring potential areas for further review.

Conclusion

Cyprus’ fiscal performance in early 2025 underscores a stable surplus and diversified revenue gains. While overall results indicate fiscal solidity, the variations between central and local government finances may prompt closer scrutiny in the run-up to the full-year assessment. The government’s ability to balance revenue growth with controlled expenditure remains a critical focal point for sustaining economic stability in the coming months.

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Cyprus Fuel Prices Jump 20.5% As Energy Costs Rise Across The EU

Cyprus recorded a 20.5% year-on-year increase in the prices of fuels and lubricants for personal transport in May 2026, according to Eurostat data released on Monday.

The increase was broadly in line with the European Union average of 20.7%, with fuel and lubricant prices rising across all EU member states during the period.

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Cyprus Tracks The EU Average

Among EU countries, the largest annual increases were recorded in Bulgaria (33.9%), Luxembourg (32.2%), Lithuania (30.8%) and Romania (30.4%). At the other end of the scale, Hungary registered the smallest increase at 3.5%, while annual growth ranged from 12.7% in Poland to 29.2% in France across the remaining member states.

Eurostat noted that fuel and lubricant prices generally declined across the EU until February 2026 before moving higher in subsequent months.

Diesel And Petrol Follow Different Paths

Across the European Union, diesel prices increased by 29% in May 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, while petrol prices rose by 16.2%. Monthly trends, however, were more mixed. Between April and May 2026, diesel prices across the EU fell by 5.8%, whereas petrol prices increased by 0.8%.

In Cyprus, diesel prices declined by 1.5% over the same period. Although lower than in April, the decrease was less pronounced than in Germany (-11.9%), Greece (-8.5%), Estonia (-8.4%) and Ireland (-8.1%).

Petrol prices moved in the opposite direction, rising by 2.1% between April and May. A similar pattern was observed across much of the EU, with 23 member states reporting monthly increases. Italy recorded the largest monthly rise in petrol prices at 6.9%, while decreases were reported in Germany (-5.6%), Ireland (-2.0%) and Sweden (-0.7%).