Share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas in Cyprus
Cyprus: Share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas was 2.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas in Cyprus, 1991–2023
Source: ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas in Cyprus is 2.4%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas in Cyprus peaked at 12.6% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2018.
That places Cyprus 158th out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12.6% | — |
| 1992 | 12.2% | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 11.9% | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 11.1% | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 10.8% | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 8.9% | -18.0% |
| 1997 | 7.2% | -18.7% |
| 1998 | 5.8% | -19.4% |
| 1999 | 4.7% | -19.7% |
| 2000 | 5.4% | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 4.8% | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 5.3% | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 5.2% | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 4.8% | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 4.7% | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 4.3% | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 4.4% | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 4.2% | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 3.8% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 2.9% | -23.9% |
| 2013 | 3.1% | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 4.4% | +42.7% |
| 2015 | 4.0% | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 3.6% | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 2.5% | -30.6% |
| 2018 | 2.2% | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 2.4% | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 2.7% | +13.3% |
| 2021 | 2.9% | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | -16.8% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | +0.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 2.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.6%, 91% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 2.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.9%, 49% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.5% | 4.7% | 12.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More agriculture & rural data for Cyprus
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0112 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 335.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8799 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3331 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas in Cyprus?
- Share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas in Cyprus was 2.4% in 2023, according to ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 12.6% in 1991.
- What is the lowest share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2018.
- How does Cyprus rank for share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas?
- Cyprus ranks 158th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of employment in agriculture vs. share of population living in rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The share of people employed in agriculture includes working-age people with a job in farming, forestry, fishing, and related activities, including those temporarily absent.