Cypriots are concerned about the rising cost of living, immigration and a majority considers the local economy as ‘bad’, according to the European Commission’s Eurobarometer for spring 2025.

While 38 per cent of Cypriots said that they expected the economic situation in the country to worsen within the next twelve months, this reflects a 9 per cent decrease from the previous poll results published in October and November 2024, indicating a shift towards a more optimistic outlook amongst the public.

Regarding the most important issues Cyprus is facing, , 36 per cent said they were most concerned about rising prices and inflation, 32 per cent immigration. The latter marks a notable drop from 50 per cent reported in December 2024, and an even starker contrast to the EU-average where only 14 per cent consider immigration as a pressing issue.

Furthermore, Cypriots displayed a notable scepticism towards the government with 68 per cent saying they tended not to trust the Cypriot government, six per cent less than in October 2024, however notably fewer, 54 per cent displayed the same scepticism towards the EU.

Yet, 57 per cent of Cypriots say they do not feel attached to Europe, and 59 per cent report no sense of connection to the EU, contrary to the EU average, where the figures are nearly reversed.

In contrast, local and national attachments remain remarkably strong with more than 90 per cent of respondents saying they felt closely connected to both Cyprus as a whole and to their city, town or village of origin, a pattern that aligns with the EU average, where similarly high levels can be observed.

The Eurobarometer is conducted twice a year and focuses on monitoring key trends within the EU.