Cyprus Registers Second Highest Electricity Prices For Non-Residential Consumers In The EU In H2 2025

Overview Of European Electricity Trends

Cyprus recorded the second-highest electricity prices for non-residential consumers in the European Union during the second half of 2025, according to Eurostat data. Average prices reached €24.29 per 100 kWh, placing Cyprus behind only Ireland at €25.52 per 100 kWh. Germany recorded lower business electricity prices at €22.64 per 100 kWh.

Despite remaining among the highest-cost markets in Europe, Cyprus registered a decline from €25.78 per 100 kWh recorded in the second half of 2024. Compared with the first half of 2025, however, prices increased from €23.21, reflecting continued volatility across European energy markets.

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Recent Price Trends And Comparisons

Across the European Union, non-residential electricity prices averaged €18.37 per 100 kWh during the second half of 2025, representing a 3.5% decline from €19.03 recorded in the previous six-month period. The broader downward trend has continued since the first half of 2023, when EU average prices stood at €21.51 per 100 kWh. Although temporary rebounds were recorded during parts of 2024, electricity costs for businesses across much of Europe have gradually eased.

Market Comparisons And National Variations

In stark contrast, Finland and Sweden showcased the most attractive rates in H2 2025, at €7.48 and €9.70 per 100 kWh, respectively. Meanwhile, data indicates that 18 EU countries experienced price declines compared to H2 2024. Slovenia (-16.6%), Luxembourg (-15.8%), and France (-14.1%) led these reductions, even as Romania (+15.4%), Sweden (+9.4%), Bulgaria (+6.8%), Belgium (+2.8%), and Slovakia (+1.4%) saw increases. Four member states, including Malta and Austria, reported only marginal changes, ranging from 0.4% to 1%.

Implications For The EU Non-Residential Sector

The Eurostat data covers non-residential consumers with annual electricity consumption between 500 and 2,000 MWh, a category that primarily includes businesses and professional users. Continued fluctuations in energy prices remain an important factor for companies across Europe as businesses adjust operating costs, investment planning and long-term energy strategies.

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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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