Cyprus
Europe · Southern Europe
Low 12.5% corporate tax, EU passport route, year-round warm weather.
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Ideal destination
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At a Glance
📈Cyprus's Human Development Index
0.907
Very High human development#28 of 191 countries worldwide, #19 of 44 in Europe.
Higher than 86% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
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.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →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.
- The only EU member state with part of its territory under foreign military occupation.
- Nicosia is the world's last divided capital city.
- Has two international airports — one controlled by Turkey, one by Cyprus.
Quick Facts
Capital
Nicosia
Languages
Greek, Turkish
Currency
€ EUR
Area
9,240 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
160Mbps
Mobile
105Mbps
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Income
€3,500/mo
Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
Application Fee
~€140
~$153
GDP / Capita
$42K
PPP / Capita
$65K
Inflation
0.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
Innovation (GII)
45.5
GNI / Capita
$36K
Tax Revenue
23.9%
FDI Inflows
27.1%
Education Spend
4.7%
Cost of Living
58.8
Price Level Index
23rd pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.733 → 0.907 (+0.174)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Cyprus's Human Development Index?
Cyprus's Human Development Index is 0.907 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #28 of 191 countries.
Is Cyprus safe?
Cyprus scores 1.97 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #79 of 160 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.