Cyprus Economy Set For 3.4% Growth In 2024: Key Sectors Driving Prosperity

by News Editor

March 4, 2025

According to the latest figures from the Statistical Service, the Cyprus economy is projected to grow by 3.4% in real terms in 2024. When considering current price estimates, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to expand by 6.6%.

Leading Sectors Fueling Growth

The primary sectors driving this impressive growth include:

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Hotels and Restaurants
Information and Communication
Construction
Wholesale and Retail Trade, Vehicle Repair

These sectors have been vital in maintaining a robust economic trajectory despite various challenges.

Notable 2.6% Growth In Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the growth rate reached 2.6% compared to the same period in 2023. Adjusting for seasonal variations and workdays, growth stands at 2.9%.

Sectors Contributing To Q4 Growth

The continued expansion during the last quarter was mainly due to:

Hotels and Restaurants
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Information and Communication

It is important to note that the Construction sector faced a downturn during this period.

The overall expected 3.4% growth for 2024 reinforces a positive outlook for the Cyprus economy, highlighting its resilience and capacity to adapt in a dynamic global landscape. For further insights on this economic outlook, consider reading about how Cyprus inflation trends are shaping the financial landscape.

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Cyprus Construction Price Index Rises Amid Cost Pressures

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 19, 2026

The latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) shows that the Price Index of Construction Materials in Cyprus reached 118.89 points in January 2026, based on a 2021 average of 100. Compared with December 2025, the index increased by 0.12%, indicating gradual price adjustments across the sector.

Year-Over-Year Growth

On an annual basis, the index recorded a 1.09% increase compared with January of the previous year. The rise reflects ongoing changes in contractor costs and highlights evolving market conditions within the construction industry.

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Commodity-Specific Movements

The report provides a detailed breakdown by material category. Minerals recorded the strongest annual increase at 2.91%, followed by electromechanical products at 2.55%. Products made from wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics rose by 1.19%, while mineral products increased by 0.97%. In contrast, metallic products declined by 0.49%.

Volatility In Sub-Categories

More pronounced changes were observed within specific sub-categories. Mineral aggregates rose by 8.34%, while stones increased by 4.97% compared with January 2025. Electrical fixtures posted a 4.65% increase. Iron and steel products declined by 1.73%, and ceramics and cement continued to trend lower, falling by 1.47% and 1.38% respectively.

Methodological Insights

The index is calculated as a weighted average based on the expenditure share of sampled materials during the 2021 base year. Prices are collected monthly from a range of suppliers, using the 15th of each month as the reference date and excluding VAT. The Construction Costs Index applies specifically to new residential buildings.

This detailed analysis not only sheds light on current market trends but also offers stakeholders a robust framework for understanding the underlying cost dynamics in Cyprus’s construction materials market.

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