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Cyprus

Europe · Southern Europe

High safetyModerate cost of livingVery high development

People live long.

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Safety

79th most peaceful of 161

Global Peace Index
1.967lower is more peacefulHigh safety
#79 of 161
IEP GPI · 2026
Homicides
0.8per 100,000 people a yearVery lowUNODC / World Bank · 2023
Safety index
66.7Numbeo's safety index, higher is saferHighNumbeo · 2026
Money

Incomes above the European median

Median disposable income
€22,066per adult, a year, after tax and transfersHigh
Eurostat · 2025
Rent index
26.9New York = 100Very expensiveNumbeo · 2026
Property price to income
8.1years of median income to buy a median flatAffordableNumbeo · 2026

Income and inflation over time

Income per person rose 56% in current dollars from 2006 to 2025, and rose 27% after inflation.

GDP per person, current US$At purchasing power parityInflation

$0$40K$80K$64,575 PPP$41,783Inflation, % a year10%0200620102015202020252006, $26,729 a person, $30,009 at PPP, inflation 2.3%2007, $31,245 a person, $32,888 at PPP, inflation 2.4%2008, $35,542 a person, $34,830 at PPP, inflation 4.7%2009, $32,236 a person, $33,901 at PPP, inflation 0.3%2010, $31,105 a person, $33,502 at PPP, inflation 2.4%2011, $32,486 a person, $33,406 at PPP, inflation 3.3%2012, $28,992 a person, $31,924 at PPP, inflation 2.4%2013, $27,765 a person, $30,416 at PPP, inflation -0.4%2014, $26,993 a person, $29,893 at PPP, inflation -1.4%2015, $23,088 a person, $31,380 at PPP, inflation -2.1%2016, $24,280 a person, $35,247 at PPP, inflation -1.4%2017, $26,247 a person, $37,768 at PPP, inflation 0.5%2018, $29,120 a person, $40,262 at PPP, inflation 1.4%2019, $29,227 a person, $44,394 at PPP, inflation 0.3%2020, $28,130 a person, $42,569 at PPP, inflation -0.6%2021, $32,938 a person, $47,633 at PPP, inflation 2.4%2022, $33,231 a person, $55,876 at PPP, inflation 8.4%2023, $36,624 a person, $59,875 at PPP, inflation 3.5%2024, $38,674 a person, $63,007 at PPP, inflation 1.8%2025, $41,783 a person, $64,575 at PPP, inflation 0.1%$0$40K$80KInflation, % a year10%0200620102015202020252006, $26,729 a person, $30,009 at PPP, inflation 2.3%2007, $31,245 a person, $32,888 at PPP, inflation 2.4%2008, $35,542 a person, $34,830 at PPP, inflation 4.7%2009, $32,236 a person, $33,901 at PPP, inflation 0.3%2010, $31,105 a person, $33,502 at PPP, inflation 2.4%2011, $32,486 a person, $33,406 at PPP, inflation 3.3%2012, $28,992 a person, $31,924 at PPP, inflation 2.4%2013, $27,765 a person, $30,416 at PPP, inflation -0.4%2014, $26,993 a person, $29,893 at PPP, inflation -1.4%2015, $23,088 a person, $31,380 at PPP, inflation -2.1%2016, $24,280 a person, $35,247 at PPP, inflation -1.4%2017, $26,247 a person, $37,768 at PPP, inflation 0.5%2018, $29,120 a person, $40,262 at PPP, inflation 1.4%2019, $29,227 a person, $44,394 at PPP, inflation 0.3%2020, $28,130 a person, $42,569 at PPP, inflation -0.6%2021, $32,938 a person, $47,633 at PPP, inflation 2.4%2022, $33,231 a person, $55,876 at PPP, inflation 8.4%2023, $36,624 a person, $59,875 at PPP, inflation 3.5%2024, $38,674 a person, $63,007 at PPP, inflation 1.8%2025, $41,783 a person, $64,575 at PPP, inflation 0.1%

World Bank: GDP per person in current US dollars and at PPP, real GDP per person, consumer price inflation. Observed years only.

Health

Among the longest-lived countries

Life expectancy
81.8years, at birthVery high
#32 of 195
World Bank · 2024
Health coverage
76WHO universal health coverage index, 0 to 100HighWHO · 2023
Air pollution
14.2PM2.5, micrograms per cubic metre, national averageModerateWHO · 2023
Work and internet

Lower youth unemployment than most of Europe

Youth unemployment
13.5%share of 15 to 24 year olds in the labour forceLow
Eurostat · 2025
Home internet
160 Mbpsmedian download speedVery fastOokla Speedtest · 2025
English proficiency
537EF English Proficiency Index scoreModerateEF EPI · 2025

Internet speeds

Home internet160 MbpsVery fast
Mobile105 MbpsModerate

Ookla Speedtest Global Index, median download speed, ranked among the countries Ookla lists.

Visas and moving

Digital nomad visaMedium

Minimum income
€3,500 a month
Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
Application fee
€140about $153
  • Tax treatmentSpecial or flat rate
  • Processing timeAbout 30 days
  • Health insuranceRequired
  • DependantsAllowed
  • Apply onlineIn person or at a consulate
  • Path to residencyYes
  • NationalitiesSome are restricted
Official page
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How it changed

Cyprus's Human Development Index

0.913Very high human development

32nd of 193 in UNDP's 2023 ranking, 23rd of 44 in Europe.

UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita. UNDP Human Development Report 2025.

Nearest countries by HDI

  1. #29San Marino0.915
  2. #32Andorra0.913
  3. #32Cyprus0.913
  4. #34Greece0.908
  5. #35Poland0.906
Full HDI ranking, all 193 countries

HDI since 1990

Year by year

Human development rose from 0.749 in 1990 to 0.913 in 2023.

0.700.820.950.91319902000201020231990: 0.7491991: 0.7541992: 0.7611993: 0.7641994: 0.7711995: 0.7771996: 0.7821997: 0.7881998: 0.7981999: 0.8022000: 0.8082001: 0.8152002: 0.8272003: 0.8352004: 0.8402005: 0.8442006: 0.8502007: 0.8552008: 0.8622009: 0.8672010: 0.8692011: 0.8722012: 0.8722013: 0.8732014: 0.8752015: 0.8822016: 0.8882017: 0.8972018: 0.9022019: 0.9072020: 0.9052021: 0.9072022: 0.9082023: 0.9130.700.820.9519902000201020231990: 0.7491991: 0.7541992: 0.7611993: 0.7641994: 0.7711995: 0.7771996: 0.7821997: 0.7881998: 0.7981999: 0.8022000: 0.8082001: 0.8152002: 0.8272003: 0.8352004: 0.8402005: 0.8442006: 0.8502007: 0.8552008: 0.8622009: 0.8672010: 0.8692011: 0.8722012: 0.8722013: 0.8732014: 0.8752015: 0.8822016: 0.8882017: 0.8972018: 0.9022019: 0.9072020: 0.9052021: 0.9072022: 0.9082023: 0.913

UNDP Human Development Report, 2025 edition. 34 annual values, none interpolated.

Twenty years here

Year by yearThe world report
Life expectancy at birth
81.8 years2024at birthUp 2.6 years from 79.2 years in 2005
Internet users
90%2024of people onlineUp 54 points from 36% in 2006
Urban population
67%2025of people in towns and citiesDown 2 points from 68% in 2006
Births per woman
1.382024births per womanDown 0.10 from 1.48 in 2005
Renewable share of energy
16%2021of energy usedUp 12 points from 3% in 2004
Access to electricity
100%2024of people with electricityLevel with 2005
Infant mortality
42024deaths before age one, per 1,000 birthsLevel with 2005
CO2 emissions per person
5.4 t2024of CO2 per person a yearDown 2.2 t from 7.6 t in 2005
Forest area
19%2023of land under forestLevel with 2004

World Bank, from the first to the last observed year of each indicator; each has its own window.

Our take

Low 12.5% corporate tax, EU passport route, year-round warm weather. The case for living here is long lives.

About Cyprus

Cyprus is a Mediterranean island with a sun-soaked climate, ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, and a food culture that reflects its position at the crossroads of Greek, Turkish, Lebanese, and Middle Eastern influences. The old towns of Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos each have their own character, and the Troodos mountains offer cool relief and Byzantine frescoed churches. It is a versatile destination that suits beach lovers, history enthusiasts, and food travellers alike.

Practical facts

  • CapitalNicosia
  • LanguagesGreek, Turkish
  • Currencyeuro (EUR)
  • Area9,240 km²
  • Plug typeType G
  • Drives on theleft
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Quick answers

What is Cyprus's Human Development Index?

Cyprus's Human Development Index is 0.913 for 2023 (UNDP Human Development Report 2025), ranked #32 of 193 by UNDP.

Is Cyprus safe?

Cyprus scores 1.97 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #79 of 161 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.

How expensive is Cyprus?

Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Cyprus at 58.8 (New York = 100); that is #116 cheapest of 143 countries with data.

What is life expectancy in Cyprus?

Life expectancy at birth in Cyprus is 81.8 yrs (World Bank), ranked #32 of 195 countries.

What is the quality of life in Cyprus?

Numbeo's quality-of-life index scores Cyprus at 159.6, ranked #34 of 87 countries with data. It composites purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, commute and pollution from resident surveys, so it reflects what residents report rather than what an economy produces.