Asylum Applications in Cyprus increased to 1340 persons in October from 1010 persons in September of 2019. Asylum Applications in Cyprus averaged 307.78 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1340 persons in October of 2019 and a record low of 65 persons in June of 2013. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Consumer Spending in Cyprus increased to 3389.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3353.10 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Cyprus averaged 2609.01 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3389.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1588.40 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Cyprus Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Cyprus decreased to 0.42 in 2018 from 1.21 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Cyprus averaged 0.98 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.19 in 2013 and a record low of 0.05 in 2011. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Government Spending in Cyprus decreased to 927.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 966.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Cyprus averaged 731.76 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 997.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of 415.40 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Cyprus Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Cyprus decreased to 55342 Units in March from 105592 Units in February of 2020. Tourist Arrivals in Cyprus averaged 202382.06 Units from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 553845 Units in August of 2019 and a record low of 16748 Units in February of 1991. In Cyprus, tourist arrivals measure the number of tourist arrivals into the country during a month. This page provides - Cyprus Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The CSE General decreased 17 points or 25.45% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Cyprus. Historically, the Cyprus Stock Market (Cyprus General) reached an all time high of 5574.91 in October of 2007. Cyprus Stock Exchange General Index (The CSE All-Share Index) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange. The Cyprus General Index has a base value of 100 as of March, 1996.

Retirement Age Men in Cyprus remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Cyprus Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Cyprus was worth 25 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Cyprus represents 0.02 percent of the world economy. GDP in Cyprus averaged 11.84 USD Billion from 1975 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 27.84 USD Billion in 2008 and a record low of 0.49 USD Billion in 1975. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Cyprus decreased to 62.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 63 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Cyprus averaged 62.99 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64.70 percent in the third quarter of 2007 and a record low of 55.50 percent in the second quarter of 1999. This page provides - Cyprus Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Cyprus remained unchanged at 101 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 101 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Cyprus averaged 115.66 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 153.70 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2002 and a record low of 78.90 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2014. This page provides - Cyprus Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Cyprus decreased to 961.90 EUR Million in March from 963.40 EUR Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Cyprus averaged 1252.93 EUR Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4452.70 EUR Million in December of 2006 and a record low of 174.70 EUR Million in June of 1980. In Cyprus, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Cyprus Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cyprus is the 44 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Cyprus averaged 48.85 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 in 2016 and a record low of 34 in 2010. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in Cyprus remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Cyprus Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Full Time Employment in Cyprus increased to 367.30 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 365.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in Cyprus averaged 326.60 Thousand from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 367.30 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 257.80 Thousand in the second quarter of 1999. This page provides - Cyprus Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Cyprus stands at 16.60 percent. Social Security Rate in Cyprus averaged 17.15 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19.30 percent in 2014 and a record low of 15.60 percent in 2017. In Cyprus, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Cyprus because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Cyprus Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cyprus recorded a Current Account deficit of 11.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Cyprus averaged -230.10 EUR Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 395.30 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2006 and a record low of -1541.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Cyprus Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government spending in Cyprus was last recorded at 39.5 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in Cyprus averaged 38.58 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 49.40 percent in 2014 and a record low of 30.90 percent in 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labour Costs in Cyprus increased to 117.65 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 94.98 points in the third quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in Cyprus averaged 93.30 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 126.56 points in the fourth quarter of 2012 and a record low of 65.45 points in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Cyprus Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Cyprus increased to 2534.90 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2458.50 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Revenues in Cyprus averaged 1395.92 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2534.90 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 461.80 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Cyprus Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Cyprus decreased to 1002.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1078 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Cyprus averaged 216.42 EUR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1775.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of -6064 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1993. This page provides - Cyprus Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Cyprus decreased to 1.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in Cyprus averaged 2.86 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.80 percent in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of 0.40 percent in the second quarter of 2008. In Cyprus, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides - Cyprus Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Cyprus decreased to 1.09 USD/Liter in April from 1.18 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Cyprus averaged 1.37 USD/Liter from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.99 USD/Liter in June of 2014 and a record low of 0.57 USD/Liter in December of 2000. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cyprus recorded a Current Account deficit of 6.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Cyprus averaged -4.85 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.10 percent in 1998 and a record low of -14.70 percent in 2008. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Cyprus Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Cyprus increased 9.80 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Cyprus averaged 0.72 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.11 percent in February of 2008 and a record low of -32.96 percent in March of 2013. In Cyprus, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Cyprus increased to 2812.30 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2041.20 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Cyprus averaged 1502.95 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3445.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 475.10 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Cyprus Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Cyprus decreased 1.60 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Cyprus averaged 1.04 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 37.30 percent in December of 2009 and a record low of -43.30 percent in January of 2013. In Cyprus, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Cyprus, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Job Vacancies in Cyprus decreased to 9543 in March from 10834 in February of 2020. Job Vacancies in Cyprus averaged 7347.32 from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16194 in June of 2008 and a record low of 2137 in December of 2013. This page provides - Cyprus Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Cyprus increased to 20.60 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 19.60 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Cyprus averaged 13.17 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of 1 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2002. In Cyprus, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Cyprus Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Cyprus decreased by 23.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2018. Changes in Inventories in Cyprus averaged -1.65 EUR Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 164.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2014 and a record low of -214.40 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2013. In Cyprus, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Cyprus Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Cyprus decreased 1.30 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Cyprus averaged 1.66 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.09 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of -6.39 percent in March of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. This page provides - Cyprus Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Republic of Cyprus next month, to recognise the work of the UN Peacekeeping Force and celebrate traditional Cypriot culture.

She's in London covering the Royal Wedding, and it appears Lisa Wilkinson is getting into the spirit by spruiking some very unusual merchandise.

British gardening expert Monty Don shared advice for pruning and planting roses this season. He says an estimated 13 million roses are imported from all around the world for Valentine's Day.

Monty Don shares his advice for thriving fruit trees. The British gardening expert says now is a good time to prune apples, pears and quines to maximise productivity.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is one viewer who's 'not interested' in tuning in if former foreign minister Julie Bishop gets her own television talk show.

The animals were cared for by highly-trained staff and animal handlers while on board the British Airways 747 cargo flight from Larnaca to London Heathrow.

Hugo, an 18-month-old German short-haired pointer, was so skinny his bones were visible under his skin. He is one of two dogs rescued by Andrea Siddons in Cyprus and flown back to the UK.

EXCLUSIVE: The 19-year-old hadn't slept in three days and was already suffering from PTSD that was further aggravated after the alleged assault in Cyprus when she retracted her original allegation.

Roasted Jerusalem artichokes with prunes and lentils should turn you into an instant fan of this root vegetable, says British celebrity chef Marcus Wareing.

The 19-year-old, who MailOnline is not naming, had her case adjourned until December 30, meaning she will have to spend Christmas in Cyprus after her passport was confiscated.

The 19-year-old is on trial for falsely alleging that she was attacked by 12 Israeli tourists at a hotel in Ayia Napa in July. Her mother claimed there has been a lack of consular assistance

The 19-year-old, who the MailOnline has decided not to name, was convicted of making up the story that she was the victim of a brutal assault in Ayia Napa over the summer.

Amid mounting criticism, the Mediterranean island called on the UK to 'show respect' and leave its courts 'unfettered' after British ministers threatened to intervene over the trial's fairness.

The mother of the 19-year-old from Derbyshire has backed a social media campaign dubbed '#BoycottCyprus' and an online petition to drop all charges against her daughter.

The traumatised youngster faces up to eight years to clear her name, her mother said, warning other British parents: 'This is not an isolated incident - the place is absolutely not safe.'

Dr Christine Tizzard, of West Sussex, has been in contact with the 19-year-old woman who was found guilty of 'public mischief' by a Cyprian court this week.

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades in Athens today to sign off on a $6bn EastMed pipeline deal, just days after the high-profile gang-rape case concluded.

The 19-year-old faces up to a year in prison after she was found guilty of 'public mischief' over her claim that 12 Israeli men gang-raped her in Ayia Napa.

Cypriot doctor Sergios Sergiou, who was one of the first people to see the young woman in the moments after the alleged incident the two-star Pambos Napa Rocks hotel in Ayia Napa.