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Cyprus Public Sector Jobs Surge 1.7% Amid Rising Vacancies

6/17/2025

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Public sector employment in Cyprus hit 77,034 in Q1 2025, marking a 1.7% rise from 2024.
Local authority positions surged by 25%, while government-controlled companies experienced a 14.4% drop.
Job vacancies grew by 2.2% to 13,524, resulting in a vacancy rate of 2.9%.
Hourly labor costs increased by 1.3%.

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Story summary

Public sector employment in Cyprus hit 77,034 in Q1 2025, marking a 1.7% rise from 2024.
Local authority positions surged by 25%, while government-controlled companies experienced a 14.4% drop.
Job vacancies grew by 2.2% to 13,524, resulting in a vacancy rate of 2.9%.
Hourly labor costs increased by 1.3%.