Decrease in Out-of-Pocket Payments for Healthcare Services in Cyprus
November 3, 2026
Cyprus stands out as an exception among European countries, experiencing a decrease in out-of-pocket payments for healthcare services from 2014 to 2024. This change is linked to the implementation of the General Healthcare System (GeSY), which has fundamentally altered healthcare funding on the island. While other countries have seen increases in direct payments, Cyprus has reduced them from 44% in 2018 to 18% in 2023. Public and mandatory funding in Cyprus increased by 30 percentage points, in contrast to the EU average. The report highlights the significant progress made in Cyprus regarding healthcare.