In a robust display of growth, July saw tourist arrivals in Cyprus climb by 6.9% year-over-year, with more than half a million visitors recorded. The latest figures from the state statistical service reveal that 589,116 tourists visited the island in July 2025, up from 551,229 in the same month last year.
Impressive Year-to-Date Growth
The upward trend is confirmed by a 10.4% increase in overall arrivals for the first seven months of 2025, which reached 2,432,129 compared to 2,203,704 during the corresponding period in 2024. This sustained growth underlines Cyprus’ continuing appeal as a premier tourist destination.
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Key Source Markets
The United Kingdom remained the largest source of tourists in July, contributing 32.2% of the total with 189,730 visitors. Israel and Poland followed, accounting for 13% (76,557 arrivals) and 7.4% (43,713 arrivals) respectively. Other notable markets included Germany (4%), Sweden (3.5%), and Romania (2.9%).
Market Dynamics And Emerging Trends
The statistical data also highlight notable market variations. The Netherlands experienced the most significant increase in tourist arrivals at 44.3% compared to July 2024, while Poland and Romania saw robust growth rates of 23.3% and 23.6% respectively. In contrast, traditional markets such as Greece and Sweden witnessed declines of 20.8% and 13%, with France and Lebanon also showing notable downturns.
Visitor Profiles And Purpose Of Visit
Analyzing the purpose of travel, the vast majority of tourists (85.5%) visited Cyprus for holidays, followed by 11.6% coming to visit friends and relatives, and 2.8% on business. This distribution closely mirrors the trends from July 2024, albeit with minor shifts in percentages.
Resident Return Trends
Adding to the travel momentum, there was a 9.1% surge in the number of Cypriot residents returning from abroad in July 2025, totaling 186,987 compared to 171,382 the previous year. Greece emerged as the primary return destination, accounting for 36.8% of returning residents, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy.
Conclusion
These latest statistics underscore Cyprus’ dynamic tourism market and its growing appeal among international travelers. The continuing inflow of visitors from diverse markets, alongside strong resident travel performance, positions the island favorably in a competitive tourism landscape.
