Cyprus Beer Industry Sees Domestic Downturn and Export Surge in May 2025

Domestic Consumption Contracts

New data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) reveals a 4% overall decline in beer factory sales in May 2025 compared to the same month last year. Domestic consumption notably fell by 8%, declining from 4,475,044 litres in May 2024 to 4,115,967 litres in May 2025.

Export Performance Drives Growth

Despite a drop in local demand, beer exports experienced a significant increase, surging by 83.9% to 381,641 litres from 207,531 litres recorded a year earlier. This robust uplift underscores emerging opportunities in international markets even as domestic sales wane.

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Monthly and Seasonal Trends

Total monthly deliveries in May 2025 were 4,497,608 litres, compared to 4,682,575 litres during the same period in 2024. Furthermore, an analysis of the first five months of 2025 shows that combined domestic and export sales fell by 2.4%—a reduction of 378,619 litres—totaling 15,422,120 litres versus 15,800,739 litres in the corresponding period of 2024.

Examining the Broader Impact

When segmented by category, domestic consumption from January to May decreased sharply by 16.1%, while export volumes almost doubled, recording an impressive 96.9% growth. Exports reached 112,983 litres in the early months of the year, up from 57,466 litres, illustrating how external markets are compensating for weakened domestic performance.

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Cyprus Ranks Among EU Leaders In Tertiary-Educated ICT Workforce

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 25, 2026

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.

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