The State of Part-Time Employment in Cyprus
October 26, 2026
The Cypriot labor market shows high employment rates, but many workers are in part-time positions against their will. According to Eurostat data, 28.1% of underemployed individuals in Cyprus wish to work more hours. Unlike other countries, the reasons for underemployment in Cyprus are primarily economic, as workers find it impossible to secure full-time jobs. Cyprus also boasts one of the lowest rates of discouraged workers in the EU, indicating that employees remain actively seeking better opportunities. Despite high employment figures, the reality of the labor market is more complex.