Robust Growth In Cyprus Property Sales: Nicosia Achieves 15% Increase Amid August Dip

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 3, 2025

Market Overview

Cyprus’ property market maintained its upward trajectory in the first eight months of 2025, with sales documents rising 13% year-on-year despite a minor dip in August. A total of 11,689 sales documents were recorded compared to 10,345 during the same period last year, signaling a broadly stable yet strengthening market outlook.

District Performance

Limassol, long acknowledged as the leader in the Cypriot real estate landscape, continued to outperform. This district not only dominated overall sales with a 13% increase from 3,299 to 3,720 documents, but it also registered a remarkable 20% growth in August alone.

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Nicosia also posted robust results with sales climbing 15% year-on-year from 2,295 to 2,640. However, the capital experienced a 7% decline in August following a substantial 36% surge the previous month. Similarly, Larnaca exhibited a solid performance with a 15% rise overall, despite a 9% decrease in August. Paphos, registering a 10% uplift over the period, and the Famagusta area, with a 10% increase driven by heightened demand for holiday homes, mirrored similar trends amid minor monthly setbacks.

Seasonal Trends And Strategic Outlook

Strong summer figures, with sales up 17% in June and 11% in July, underscore the market’s resilience. While August’s figures present only marginal declines, they have not derailed the overall positive momentum. These trends suggest that market consolidation is underway, supported by a robust demand across key districts.

Early figures from the first half of the year, which showed a 16% increase in sales documents and a total property transfer value nearing €2.3 billion, further highlight the sector’s durability. With Limassol and Nicosia leading in transaction values, investors and stakeholders remain confident in the sustained growth trajectory of the Cypriot real estate market.

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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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