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Economy of Cyprus vs Moldova compared: GDP & Debt

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Cyprus has a GDP of $37.6B compared to $18.2B for Moldova, ranking 103/197 and 134/197 by economy size, respectively.

Cyprus has $24.5B in government debt (65.1% of GDP), compared to $7.06B (38.8% of GDP) in Moldova.

Cyprus vs Moldova GDP by year

Cyprus
Moldova
1x
Year GDP, current $
Cyprus Moldova
2024 $37,634,533,332 $18,200,340,854
2023 $35,075,423,857 $16,711,906,746
2022 $31,218,038,929 $14,525,337,524
2021 $30,372,642,502 $13,691,869,264
2020 $25,555,093,854 $11,530,746,234
2019 $26,196,667,100 $11,736,797,055
2018 $25,754,001,368 $11,252,353,421
2017 $22,946,570,629 $9,514,404,016
2016 $21,046,462,281 $7,980,917,076
2015 $19,909,278,417 $7,797,667,197
2014 $23,225,918,260 $9,402,090,138
2013 $23,959,712,861 $9,496,717,876
2012 $25,047,436,975 $8,709,138,635
2011 $27,641,549,302 $8,414,352,020
2010 $25,799,940,078 $6,974,982,370
2009 $26,048,179,949 $5,439,434,272
2008 $27,844,646,258 $6,054,824,248
2007 $23,968,727,074 $4,401,173,152
2006 $20,072,754,987 $3,408,255,451
2005 $18,433,412,511 $2,988,342,907
2004 $17,320,551,250 $2,598,249,556
2003 $14,547,329,558 $1,980,907,435
2002 $11,420,228,846 $1,661,818,168
2001 $10,397,898,907 $1,480,673,594
2000 $9,985,847,314 $1,288,429,392
1999 $10,497,907,228 $1,170,782,957
1998 $10,248,618,778 $1,698,717,505
1997 $9,547,816,420 $1,930,081,169
1996 $10,011,914,680 $1,695,122,174
1995 $9,933,137,128 $1,752,999,370
1994 $7,425,703,929 $1,702,314,268
1993 $6,590,291,048 $2,371,813,324
1992 $6,912,150,456 $2,319,243,436
1991 $5,770,197,348 $3,094,565,871
1990 $5,591,130,218 $3,592,857,043
1989 $4,563,482,604 -
1988 $4,278,792,597 -
1987 $3,704,813,886 -
1986 $3,090,734,463 -
1985 $2,430,411,900 -
1984 $2,278,248,953 -
1983 $2,160,364,071 -
1982 $2,159,242,417 -
1981 $2,087,496,374 -
1980 $2,154,311,277 -
1979 $1,288,699,776 -
1978 $964,024,364 -
1977 $734,876,021 -
1976 $576,090,074 -
1975 $489,912,574 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1975–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Cyprus vs Moldova by year

Cyprus
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Moldova
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Cyprus Moldova
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $27,707 $63,007 $7,576 $18,615
2023 $26,079 $59,875 $6,800 $17,747
2022 $23,448 $55,876 $5,744 $16,453
2021 $23,057 $47,633 $5,275 $15,682
2020 $19,624 $42,569 $4,376 $13,527
2019 $20,360 $44,394 $4,405 $13,413
2018 $20,267 $40,262 $4,156 $11,868
2017 $18,295 $37,768 $3,453 $11,252
2016 $17,013 $35,247 $2,847 $10,326
2015 $16,326 $31,380 $2,750 $9,198
2014 $19,326 $29,893 $3,290 $8,643
2013 $20,238 $30,416 $3,321 $8,233
2012 $21,493 $31,924 $3,045 $7,255
2011 $24,110 $33,406 $2,941 $6,833
2010 $22,876 $33,502 $2,437 $6,323
2009 $23,480 $33,901 $1,898 $5,827
2008 $25,522 $34,830 $2,111 $6,153
2007 $22,344 $32,888 $1,531 $5,590
2006 $19,037 $30,009 $1,183 $5,271
2005 $17,790 $27,763 $1,034 $4,866
2004 $17,016 $25,942 $897 $4,378
2003 $14,553 $24,278 $682 $3,960
2002 $11,636 $23,556 $571 $3,633
2001 $10,785 $22,866 $507 $3,311
2000 $10,537 $21,296 $441 $3,045
1999 $11,273 $19,663 $399 $2,910
1998 $11,206 $18,760 $579 $2,965
1997 $10,637 $17,781 $657 $3,136
1996 $11,373 $17,320 $575 $3,021
1995 $11,514 $17,096 $594 $3,146
1994 $8,791 $15,735 $574 $3,111
1993 $7,978 $14,852 $797 $4,394
1992 $8,530 $14,759 $778 $4,337
1991 $7,222 $13,546 $1,038 $5,980
1990 $7,092 $13,348 $1,207 $6,895
1989 $5,870 - - -
1988 $5,584 - - -
1987 $4,908 - - -
1986 $4,159 - - -
1985 $3,324 - - -
1984 $3,167 - - -
1983 $3,055 - - -
1982 $3,100 - - -
1981 $3,030 - - -
1980 $3,154 - - -
1979 $1,902 - - -
1978 $1,434 - - -
1977 $1,102 - - -
1976 $870 - - -
1975 $743 - - -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1975–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Cyprus' GDP per capita is $27,707, ranking 45/197, compared to $7,576 in Moldova, ranking 99/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Cyprus ranks 29th at $63,007, while Moldova ranks 100th at $18,615.

Economic indicators

Cyprus Moldova
Gross domestic product
$37.6B
2024
$18.2B
2024
GDP rank
103/197
2024
134/197
2024
GDP growth
3.94%
2023-2024
0.1%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$27,707
2024
$7,576
2024
GDP per capita rank
45/197
2024
99/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$63,007
2024
$18,615
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
29/197
2024
100/197
2024
Government debt
$24.5B
2024
$7.06B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
65.1%
2024
38.8%
2024
Government debt per person
$18,034
2024
$2,938
2024
Government debt per person rank
34/185
2024
102/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$25,384
2026
$4,291
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$10.9B
2024
n/a
Number of billionaires
10
2025
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
26.3%
2023
22.8%
2023
Income share by poorest 10%
3.6%
2023
4.3%
2023
Government expenditure, % of GDP
40%
2024
38%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
1.8%
2023-2024
4.68%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate n/a
6%
2025
Unemployment rate
4.87%
2024
1.43%
2024
Population
1386362
2341166

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Cyprus
Spending

Debt
Moldova
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Cyprus Moldova
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 40% 65.1% 38% 38.8%
2023 42% 73.6% 38.8% 34.9%
2022 38% 81.1% 36.6% 35%
2021 42.6% 96.5% 34.6% 33.6%
2020 45.9% 113.6% 36.7% 36.6%
2019 40.3% 92.3% 32% 28.8%
2018 44.3% 100.7% 31.5% 31.8%
2017 38.4% 96.4% 31% 34.9%
2016 39.6% 106.8% 30.5% 39.7%
2015 43% 111.6% 31.7% 42.1%
2014 52.1% 113% 33.8% 35.4%
2013 42.1% 102.7% 32.4% 30%
2012 41.9% 79.2% 33.7% 31.3%
2011 42.1% 64.8% 32.6% 24.2%
2010 41.7% 55.3% 34.1% 25.5%
2009 41.9% 52.8% 45.3% 32.6%
2008 38.2% 44.1% 41.5% 22.2%
2007 37.6% 53.1% 42.7% 28.3%
2006 39.1% 59% 40.3% 35%
2005 39.7% 64% 37.1% 40.4%
2004 38.6% 64.7% 34.8% 49.3%
2003 40.4% 63% 33.5% 68.1%
2002 37.4% 61% 30.7% 80.3%
2001 35.7% 57.5% 29.5% 85.4%
2000 35% 56% 34% 89.1%
1999 34.3% 55.7% 33% 150.7%
1998 34.4% 55% 39.1% 159.4%
1997 34.2% 53.5% 46% 89%
1996 32.4% 48.8% 43.3% 87.5%
1995 30.4% 46.7% 42% 79.5%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Cyprus' government spending was $15B, accounting for 40% of its GDP, while Moldova spent $6.91B, or 38% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 65.1% in Cyprus and 38.8% in Moldova, ranking 68/185 and 137/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Cyprus

Moldova
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Cyprus Moldova
2024 4.28% -3.88%
2023 1.7% -5.13%
2022 2.65% -3.24%
2021 -1.64% -2.62%
2020 -5.57% -5.32%
2019 1.03% -1.47%
2018 -3.36% -0.85%
2017 2.13% -0.65%
2016 0.45% -1.56%
2015 -0.77% -1.93%
2014 -8.8% -1.6%
2013 -5.16% -1.57%
2012 -5.55% -1.93%
2011 -5.65% -2.05%
2010 -4.68% -2.18%
2009 -5.43% -6.38%
2008 0.87% -0.87%
2007 3.23% 0.15%
2006 -1.04% -0.42%
2005 -2.22% 1.44%
2004 -3.71% 0.59%
2003 -5.91% 0.47%
2002 -4.13% -1.18%
2001 -2.11% -0.34%
2000 -2.24% -3.55%
1999 -4.05% -2.64%
1998 -3.85% -1.52%
1997 -4.82% -7.47%
1996 -2.96% -7.42%
1995 -0.71% -2.58%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Cyprus' government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $1.61B, equivalent to 4.28% of GDP. This compares to Moldova's deficit of $707M, or 3.88% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Cyprus recorded a fiscal deficit in 22 of those years, while Moldova ran a deficit in 26 years. On average, Cyprus posted an annual deficit equal to 2.27% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.26% of GDP for Moldova.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Cyprus

Moldova
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Cyprus Moldova
2024 1.8% 4.68%
2023 3.54% 13.4%
2022 8.4% 28.7%
2021 2.45% 5.11%
2020 -0.64% 3.77%
2019 0.25% 4.84%
2018 1.44% 3.05%
2017 0.53% 6.57%
2016 -1.43% 6.36%
2015 -2.1% 9.68%
2014 -1.35% 5.09%
2013 -0.4% 4.6%
2012 2.39% 4.55%
2011 3.29% 7.69%
2010 2.43% 7.48%
2009 0.33% -0.06%
2008 4.67% 12.8%
2007 2.37% 12.4%
2006 2.3% 12.8%
2005 2.56% 12%
2004 2.29% 12.5%
2003 4.14% 11.7%
2002 2.8% 5.3%
2001 1.97% 9.76%
2000 4.14% 31.3%
1999 1.63% 39.3%
1998 2.23% 7.7%
1997 3.61% 11.8%

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Cyprus has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 1.99%, compared with 10.5% in Moldova. In 2024, inflation was 1.8% in Cyprus and 4.68% in Moldova.

Top exports between countries

Cyprus
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $416K
Chemicals & pharma $356K
Textiles & consumer goods $104K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $74K
Raw agricultural goods $31K
Miscellaneous $13K
Precious metals & jewellery $11K
Metals $5K
Moldova
Export category Export value
Raw agricultural goods $15.7M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $3.41M
Textiles & consumer goods $197K
Animal & marine products $130K
Chemicals & pharma $113K
Wood & paper products $28K
Machinery & equipment $16K
Raw materials & minerals $4K
Metals $1K

Balance of trade

Cyprus Moldova
Current account balance
-$3.07B
2024
-$3.01B
2024
Current account balance ranking
157/190
2024
156/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-8.16%
2024
-16.6%
2024
Goods imports
$11.9B
2024
$8.63B
2024
Goods exports
$4.43B
2024
$3.01B
2024
Service imports
$23.2B
2024
$1.8B
2024
Service exports
$32.1B
2024
$2.73B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
93.4%
2024
57.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
97%
2024
31.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Cyprus Moldova
Economic freedom 74.1 58.1
Economic freedom ranking 21/197 112/197
Property rights 85.1 40.4
Government integrity 59.7 45.1
Judicial effectiveness 89.8 32.4
Tax burden 80.8 87.9
Government spending 52.1 57.2
Fiscal health 91.5 70.3
Business freedom 82.3 68.3
Labor freedom 60.3 48.1
Monetary freedom 78.7 66
Trade freedom 79.4 76.8
Investment freedom 70 55
Financial freedom 60 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Cyprus
Moldova
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Cyprus Moldova
2026 74.1 58.1
2025 73.2 58.3
2024 72.2 57.1
2023 72.3 58.5
2022 72.9 61.3
2021 71.4 62.5
2020 70.1 62
2019 68.1 59.1
2018 67.8 58.4
2017 67.9 58
2016 68.7 57.4
2015 67.9 57.5
2014 67.6 57.3
2013 69 55.5
2012 71.8 54.4
2011 73.3 55.7
2010 70.9 53.7
2009 70.8 54.9
2008 71.3 57.9
2007 71.7 58.7
2006 71.8 58
2005 71.9 57.4
2004 74.1 57.1
2003 73.3 60
2002 73 57.4
2001 71 54.9
2000 67.2 59.6
1999 67.8 56.1
1998 68.2 53.5
1997 67.9 48.9
1996 67.7 52.5
1995 - 33

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Cyprus is 74.1, ranking 21/197, compared to 58.1 for Moldova, ranking 112/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Cyprus Moldova
Services, % of GDP
76.5%
2024
62.3%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
11.1%
2024
16.8%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
1.16%
2024
7.11%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$32B
2024
$16.5B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$56,200
2024
$18,710
2024
Total reserves including gold
$2.09B
2024
$5.48B
2024
Total reserves ranking
124/177
2024
96/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$5.49B
2024
-$360M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
-$50.4B
2024
$458M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
-$55.9B
2024
$98.4M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI n/a
6.22%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
13.9%
2021
31.6%
2023
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
20.7%
2024
21.1%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1975–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. TradeMap (2020–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.