Cyprus Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Cyprus's poverty rate was -0.12% in 2025, ranked 67th globally. Data from World Bank, covering 2004–2025.
Overview
Cyprus's poverty rate stood at -0.12% in 2025. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.12% by 2025. Cyprus ranked 67th globally.
Cyprus has made significant strides in reducing poverty, with the poverty rate plummeting to a record low of -0.12% in 2025, according to World Bank data. This achievement marks a notable turnaround from the all-time peak of 0.20% in 2019, highlighting the country's efforts to address economic disparities. When compared to its peers, Cyprus's poverty rate is comparable to Serbia's -0.18%, but trails behind Romania's -0.34%. The country's poverty rate has been steadily declining over the past two decades, with a notable increase in the early 2000s, reaching 0.10% in 2004. This trend has been consistent, with the poverty rate remaining below 0.20% since 2009. With a continued emphasis on economic growth and social welfare policies, Cyprus is poised to further reduce poverty and maintain its position among the top performers globally. A sustained economic upswing, particularly in the services sector, could potentially accelerate this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.12% | – | #67 |
| 2023 | 0.00% | +0.00pp | #1 |
| 2022 | 0.00% | +0.00pp | #4 |
| 2021 | 0.00% | +0.00pp | #4 |
| 2020 | 0.00% | −0.20pp | #3 |
| 2019 | 0.20% | +0.10pp | #20 |
| 2018 | 0.10% | +0.00pp | #11 |
| 2017 | 0.10% | +0.00pp | #8 |
| 2016 | 0.10% | +0.10pp | #9 |
| 2015 | 0.00% | −0.10pp | #3 |
| 2014 | 0.10% | +0.00pp | #12 |
| 2013 | 0.10% | +0.10pp | #9 |
| 2012 | 0.00% | +0.00pp | #2 |
| 2011 | 0.00% | −0.10pp | #2 |
| 2010 | 0.10% | +0.00pp | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyprus's poverty rate was -0.12% in 2025. Ranked 67th globally.
Cyprus's poverty rate peaked at 0.20% in 2019.
The lowest poverty rate in Cyprus was -0.12% in 2025.
Cyprus ranks 67th globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cyprus's poverty rate is projected to reach -0.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Cyprus in 2025 was -0.12%. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_poverty-rate,
title = {Cyprus Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}