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Cyprus Achieves Significant 28.9% Reduction In Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity, Eurostat Reports

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 26, 2026

Recent data from Eurostat reveals that Cyprus has recorded a notable 28.9% drop in its greenhouse gas emission intensity between 2013 and 2024. This achievement underscores the country’s progressive strides in environmental management and energy efficiency.

Comparative European Trends

During the same period, the European Union saw its overall greenhouse gas emissions decrease by 20% while simultaneously registering a 20% growth in its gross value added. As a result, the EU’s emission intensity fell by an impressive 34%. Individual member states demonstrated varied progress, with moderate improvements in Luxembourg (-14%), Lithuania (-18%), and Austria (-20%), while Estonia (-64%), Ireland (-50%), and Finland (-44%) recorded the most significant reductions. In contrast, Malta experienced a 17% increase in emission intensity compared to 2013.

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Decoupling Economic Growth and Emissions

According to Eurostat, the total greenhouse gas emissions from the EU economy – incorporating both industrial activities and household consumption – amounted to 3.3 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2024. This represents a 1% decrease from 2023 and a 20% drop since 2013, highlighting the effective decoupling of economic growth from environmental impact, a benchmark increasingly recognized in business analyses across sectors.

Sectoral Emission Profiles in Cyprus and the EU

Eurostat’s figures also reveal distinct emission profiles by economic activity. In Cyprus, the electric power and natural gas sector remains the dominant source, accounting for more than 40% of the total emissions, echoing trends seen in Estonia.

Across other EU member states, the data is more diversified. In Latvia, agriculture contributes nearly 30% to overall emissions. In nine countries, manufacturing has been identified as the primary source, whereas in six nations, the transportation and storage sector plays the leading role. Notably, Denmark, Malta, and Luxembourg derive over 50% of their total emissions from transportation-related activities.

Industrial Efficiency and the Path to Decarbonization

On an aggregated EU level, the electric power and natural gas sector recorded the largest improvement in emission intensity per employment, with a 53% decline. This was followed by the services sector (excluding transportation and storage) at 25% and manufacturing at 20%. However, sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and fisheries saw a 21% increase in emissions intensity per employment.

In the energy sector, the observed improvements can be attributed to an 8% increase in operational hours combined with a 49% reduction in emissions – a clear indication of ongoing decarbonization efforts. Similarly, the manufacturing sector has experienced modest yet positive changes in both employment efficiency and emissions reduction.

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Cyprus Ranks Among EU Leaders In Tertiary-Educated ICT Workforce

High Educational Attainment Sets Cyprus Apart

Recent data from Eurostat showed that Cyprus is expected to rank among the leading European countries for tertiary-educated ICT professionals in 2025. According to the figures, 96.4% of ICT professionals in Cyprus are projected to hold tertiary education qualifications, placing the country among the highest-ranked members of the European Union.

Gender Disparity Remains A Critical Challenge

Despite the high level of educational attainment, the ICT workforce in Cyprus continues to show a significant gender imbalance. Men are projected to account for 85.1% of ICT employees in 2025, while women are expected to represent 14.9% of the sector. In 2024, the split stood at 70.9% for men and 29.1% for women. The figures highlighted a widening gender gap within the country’s ICT workforce.

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European Union Trends And Comparative Analysis

Across the European Union, the number of ICT professionals is projected to increase to 3.4 million in 2025 from 3.2 million in 2024, representing annual growth of 5.1%. Men are expected to account for 83.4% of ICT employment across the bloc, equivalent to approximately 2.8 million workers, while women are projected to represent 16.6%.

National Performance Variability In Gender Representation

Countries within the EU show a varied landscape: the highest percentages of male ICT professionals are reported in the Czech Republic (92.9%), Slovenia (89.1%), Latvia (89.0%), Lithuania (88.9%), and Slovakia (88.4%). On the contrary, nations such as Denmark (30.0%), Sweden (29.8%), Romania (28.6%), Bulgaria (25.6%), and Croatia (25.2%) lead in female participation in the ICT arena.

Educational Background Across The European ICT Sector

Eurostat data also showed that most ICT professionals across the EU hold tertiary education qualifications. By 2025, 74.8% of ICT workers in the bloc are projected to have university-level education, while 25.2% are expected to hold secondary or post-secondary qualifications. Denmark recorded the highest share of tertiary-educated ICT professionals at 97.7%, followed by France at 96.6% and Cyprus at 96.4%. Other countries with high levels of tertiary-educated ICT workers included Ireland at 92.3%, Bulgaria at 91.1%, and Croatia at 90.9%. At the lower end of the ranking, Italy recorded 69.2%, while Portugal stood at 58.8%.

Conclusion

The data perfectly encapsulates the dual narrative in the ICT sector: while countries like Cyprus and Denmark achieve remarkable educational standards among ICT workers, persistent gender disparities remind us that diversity remains an ongoing challenge. As the ICT landscape continues to evolve, strategic policy formation and corporate governance will be pivotal in balancing excellence with inclusivity.