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According to EURES (February 2025), the occupational groups with the biggest shortages in Cyprus are:
Sectors expected to grow are tourism, technology, healthcare and renewable energy; EURES names FOREX (currency trading) and IT support as the fastest-growing sectors. In 2023 the job vacancy rate was 2.8% overall – highest in accommodation and food services (5.3%), administrative and support services (3.9%) and transport and storage (3.5%).
Seasonal work: tourism and agriculture rely heavily on seasonal staff. Most EU jobseekers who find seasonal jobs in tourism work under private agreements with employers for a set period, usually from April to November.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.