Cyprus Unemployment Reaches 11,243 In March, Up 1.5% Year-On-Year

Cyprus recorded 11,243 registered unemployed persons at the end of March 2026, according to data from the statistical service Cystat. Seasonally adjusted unemployment also increased compared with the previous month and year.

Increasing Figures In The Labor Market

Seasonally adjusted jobseekers reached 10,090 in March 2026, up from 9,936 in February. Compared with March 2025, unemployment increased by 170 persons, or 1.5%. The data indicate a gradual upward trend in unemployment levels. Recent changes reflect pressures across multiple sectors.

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Sector-Specific Impact And Economic Pressures

Cystat data show increases in unemployment in accommodation and food services, as well as professional, scientific and administrative sectors. These industries are sensitive to changes in demand and external conditions. Tourism-related activity has been affected by geopolitical developments, including tensions involving Iran. Reduced demand is contributing to labor market pressures.

Government Intervention And Industry Support

Marinos Moushiouttas, Minister of Labour, announced a support scheme approved by the Cabinet to address employment risks. The plan includes a 30% wage subsidy for affected businesses. Eligibility applies to companies with turnover declines above 40% or occupancy rates below 60% in April 2026, provided no layoffs occur until the end of May.

Outlook

The support measures aim to stabilize employment in sectors affected by reduced demand. Further labor market trends will depend on economic conditions and external developments.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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