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Cyprus in Numbers
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Property Market
From Department of Lands & Surveys, RICS Cyprus, Central Bank of Cyprus
Total property sales (2025)
12,410
Dept. of Lands & Surveys
Total transaction value (2025)
€4.2B
Dept. of Lands & Surveys
Foreign buyer share of sales
41%
Dept. of Lands & Surveys
Average transaction price
€246K
RICS Cyprus
Sales by District (2025)
Department of Lands & Surveys| District | Total Sales | Foreign Buyers | Avg. Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limassol | 4,180 | 2,140 (51%) | €312K | +12% |
| Paphos | 2,940 | 1,820 (62%) | €228K | +9% |
| Larnaca | 2,510 | 890 (35%) | €195K | +11% |
| Nicosia | 1,890 | 340 (18%) | €178K | +6% |
| Famagusta | 890 | 410 (46%) | €165K | +8% |
Price Index by Type (Q4 2025, base 2010=100)
RICS Cyprus / Central Bank of Cyprus| Type | Index | QoQ | YoY | vs Peak (2008) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 118.4 | +2.1% | +9.2% | -22% |
| Houses | 112.7 | +1.4% | +7.1% | -28% |
| Residential Land | 108.2 | +1.8% | +6.8% | -35% |
| Commercial | 105.1 | +0.9% | +4.2% | -38% |
Key Insights
Cyprus property prices are still 22-38% below the 2008 peak — unlike most European markets which surpassed pre-crisis levels.
New build premium: apartments in new developments sell at 25-40% above resale prices in the same area.
Paphos has the highest foreign buyer concentration (62%) — driven primarily by British retirees and Israeli investors.
Our Sources
CYSTAT
Cyprus Statistical Service
Central Bank
Central Bank of Cyprus
Lands & Surveys
Dept. of Lands & Surveys
Eurostat
EU Statistical Office
RICS Cyprus
Chartered Surveyors
Min. of Interior
Civil Registry & Migration
Data compiled from official publications and annual reports. Some figures are estimates. Last updated: April 2026.