Cyprus ranks 11th in the European Union, together with France, in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita expressed in purchasing power standards (PPP) for 2025, reaching 98% of the EU average, according to data published on by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat).
According to Eurostat, GDP per capita in purchasing power standards is used to account for differences in price levels among member states, allowing comparisons of the real purchasing power of citizens. In 2025, the EU average stood at approximately €41,600 in purchasing power terms.
Based on the preliminary data published by Eurostat, significant disparities exist among Member States. In particular, the highest GDP per capita in purchasing power standards was recorded in Luxembourg, reaching 239% of the EU average. By contrast, the lowest levels were observed in Bulgaria and Greece, where GDP per capita stood at 68% of the EU average, while Latvia reached 71%.
It is noted that only 10 of the 27 Member States were above the EU average in 2025, representing around 34% of the Union’s population. The countries that exceeded the EU average are Luxembourg (239%), Ireland (237%), the Netherlands (134%), Denmark (127%), Austria (117%), Germany (115%), Belgium (115%), Sweden (110%), Malta (110%) and Finland (101%).
A large part of the rest of the EU was relatively close to the average. France, Cyprus, Italy, Czechia, Spain and Slovenia were all within 10% below the EU average, while Lithuania, Portugal and Poland were approximately 10–20% lower.
It is noted that Eurostat indicates that the information is based on preliminary estimates of purchasing power parities and GDP for 2025.
(Source: CNA)
