Cyprus Service Sector Turnover Rises In 2025, Led By Tourism Growth

Cyprus Service Sector Expands In 2025

Cyprus’s service sector recorded strong turnover growth in 2025, driven largely by tourism-related industries and expanding professional services, according to data released by the national statistical service. The figures highlight the continued importance of services as the backbone of the Cypriot economy.

Tourism And Hospitality Lead Growth

Accommodation and food services recorded the strongest increase, with turnover rising by 9.5% compared with 2024. The result reflects sustained tourism demand and continued growth across hospitality businesses. Administrative and support services followed with an increase of 7.4%, reflecting rising activity in business support sectors.

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Broad Gains Across Service Industries

Several additional sectors also reported steady growth during the year. Professional, scientific and technical activities expanded by 4.6%, while the communications sector recorded growth of 4.3%. Transport and storage increased by 2.8%, supported by higher logistics and tourism-related demand. Real estate management registered a smaller rise of 0.4%.

Fourth Quarter Maintains Momentum

The fourth quarter of 2025 reaffirmed the overall positive annual trend. Detailed quarterly analysis revealed a continued strong performance in key segments:

Accommodation and food services increased by 9.5%
Real estate management grew by 5.7%
Administrative and support activities advanced by 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical activities rose by 3.4%
Communications improved by 2.1%
Transport and storage saw a 1.4% increase

Service Economy Remains Key Growth Driver

Recent data underscores the resilience of Cyprus’s service-driven economic model. Strong tourism performance continues to support related industries such as transport, logistics and professional services, reinforcing the sector’s role as a central pillar of the country’s economic growth.

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Cyprus Property Deals Reach €286 Million Despite Second-Quarter Uncertainty

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July 28, 2026

Cyprus’ high-end property market remained active in the first half of 2026, although geopolitical uncertainty may have weighed on investment activity during the second quarter.

€286.4 Million Across The 50 Largest Deals

Property transactions worth a combined €286.4 million ranked among Cyprus’ 50 highest-value deals completed between January and June, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire.

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Examining the country’s biggest sales across all districts, the report found that the 10 largest transactions alone accounted for €161.7 million, highlighting the concentration of activity at the upper end of the market.

Limassol Extends Its Lead

A €55 million sale involving a building and adjoining fields in Moni was the largest property transaction recorded during the period.

Six of the country’s 10 biggest deals took place in Limassol, with a combined value of €117.2 million. Paphos followed with three transactions worth €35.5 million, while Larnaca recorded one €9 million sale.

Across the broader ranking, Limassol’s 10 largest transactions reached €148.2 million, representing 51.7% of the total value of the top 50 deals. Paphos followed with €68.8 million (24%), while Nicosia recorded €26.7 million. Famagusta narrowly surpassed Larnaca, reaching €21.4 million compared with €21.2 million.

Land Continues To Drive High-Value Deals

According to Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou, land acquisitions continue to dominate Cyprus’ largest property transactions.

“The land market dominates the list of the 10 highest-value property transactions, with seven sales involving fields and plots.”

Many of those sites are expected to be developed into luxury residential and hospitality projects, he added.

Office Demand Remains Strong

Growing demand for office space also reflects the expansion of international companies establishing operations in Cyprus, Loizou said.

“We continue to observe growing demand for office properties, reflecting the expansion of the new ecosystem of international companies that has been establishing itself in Cyprus in recent years.”

Eight of the 10 largest transactions were completed during the first quarter of 2026, with activity slowing in the following three months.

Loizou said the slowdown may reflect investor caution linked to the conflict in the Middle East, which appears to have influenced investment decisions during the second quarter.

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