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Cyprus Banking Sector Sees Surging Loans Amid Falling Deposits in March 2025

by News Editor

April 30, 2025

The banking landscape in Cyprus experienced notable shifts in March 2025, as reported by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This period saw a substantial increase in loans totaling €429.9 million, contrasting sharply with a decrease of €66.3 million in deposits.

Loan Growth: A Deeper Look

March recorded a sharp increase in total loans, with a rise of €429.9 million compared to February’s modest €42.7 million increase. This hike pushed the annual loan growth rate to 3.1%, from 1.9% previously, with the total loan balance reaching €25.5 billion. Loans to Cyprus residents surged by €269.9 million, largely driven by non-financial corporations, which saw an increase of €188.6 million. Loans to households also saw an uptick of €29.8 million, signaling economic activity amidst the island’s financial environment.

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Shifts in Deposit Dynamics

Conversely, total deposits experienced a net decline of €66.3 million in March, overturning February’s €498.3 million rise. This led to a deceleration in annual deposit growth, slowing to 7.1% from the previous 7.7%. While deposits from households showed a €13.6 million increase and non-financial corporations deposited an additional €400.1 million, other sectors like investment organizations and pension funds withdrew €436.1 million.

The total deposit balance ultimately stood at €55.9 billion, reflecting a complex interplay of financial forces on the island.

These developments come as Cyprus continues to bolster its financial infrastructure, with initiatives like the tourism revenue surge in February showing broader economic trends at play.

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Cypriot Government Employment Sees Modest Growth in April

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 12, 2025

Total government employment in Cyprus increased by 237 persons, a rise of 0.4 per cent, in April, compared to the same month in 2024, reaching a total of 55,490 employees, according to the state statistical service.

Employment in the civil service and the security forces decreased by 1.2 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively, while the educational service saw an increase of 3.8 per cent.

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Civil Service and Educational Service Breakdown

In April 2025, the civil service employed 11,960 permanent staff, 4,141 employees with contracts of indefinite duration, 1,458 with contracts of definite duration, and 5,798 hourly paid workers.

Permanent employees represented the highest proportion of the civil service workforce at 51.2 per cent, while employees with contracts of definite duration made up the lowest proportion at 6.2 per cent.

In the educational service, there were 12,461 permanent employees, 947 with contracts of indefinite duration, 4,824 with contracts of definite duration, and 141 hourly paid workers.

Permanent staff formed the majority of the educational workforce at 67.8 per cent, while hourly paid workers accounted for only 0.8 per cent.

Security Forces Breakdown

Within the security forces, 8,430 were permanent employees, 4,304 held contracts of indefinite duration, 267 were on definite-duration contracts, and 759 were hourly paid workers.

Permanent employees again made up the largest group in the security forces at 61.3 per cent, with definite-duration contracts representing just 1.9 per cent.