Cyprus government employment up slightly in December

Total government employment in Cyprus registered a marginal increase in December 2025, reaching 55,301 persons, according to a report from the statistical service (Cystat).

The data showed mixed developments across services and employee categories compared with December 2024.

Cystat said the total number of government employees rose by 53 persons, representing a 0.1 per cent increase year-on-year.

Employment in the civil service and the security forces declined by 0.9 per cent and 0.4 per cent respectively...