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Cyprus Inflation Eases To 2.3%: A Promising Outlook For February 2025

by News Editor

March 4, 2025

The inflation rate in Cyprus is anticipated to drop to 2.3% this February, a decline from 2.9% in January, as projected by the latest flash estimate from Eurostat. This marks a continuation of the easing trend, with inflation down from 3.1% in December.

When compared to the same time last year, February 2024, inflation in Cyprus was slightly lower at 2.1%, demonstrating a persistent, yet fluctuating economic landscape.

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Eurozone Trends: A Comparative Analysis

The broader Eurozone is also witnessing a decrease, with an expected inflation rate of 2.4% in February, compared to 2.5% in January. Among the main components, services continue to lead with a rate of 3.7%, while the energy sector shows significant moderation to 0.2% from January’s 1.9%.

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Conclusion: A Careful Optimism

As Cyprus navigates its economic challenges, the easing of inflation offers a glimmer of hope. The coming months will be critical in determining if this trend holds—a point of interest for all stakeholders in the Cypriot real estate market.

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Cyprus Unemployment At 4.2% In February 2026, Eurostat Data Show

Eurostat data show that Cyprus recorded a lower unemployment rate in February 2026, while rates in the euro area increased every month.

Strong Performance In Cyprus

Cyprus reported an unemployment rate of 4.20% in February 2026, down from 4.50% in February 2025. The number of unemployed declined from about 23,000 to 22,000 individuals over the same period.

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Euro Area Trends And Broader EU Dynamics

Across the euro area, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.20% in February 2026 from 6.10% in January. On an annual basis, the rate declined from 6.30% in February 2025. Across the European Union, unemployment stood at 5.90% in February 2026, compared to 6.00% a year earlier.

Youth And Gender Disparities

Youth unemployment in the EU reached 15.30%, with 2,957,000 individuals under 25 recorded as unemployed. Female unemployment in the EU increased to 6.10% in February from 6.00% in January, while the male rate remained at 5.70%. Similar trends were observed in the euro area.

Conclusion: A Mixed Economic Landscape

Monthly data show an increase in the number of unemployed by 137,000 in the EU and 93,000 in the euro area. Annual figures indicate a decline in unemployment rates, while Cyprus maintains a lower level compared to EU and euro area averages.