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Economy of Cyprus vs Ukraine compared: GDP & Debt

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Cyprus has a GDP of $41.2B compared to $214B for Ukraine, ranking 103/197 and 57/197 by economy size, respectively.

Cyprus has $22.8B in government debt (55.3% of GDP), compared to $233B (108.7% of GDP) in Ukraine.

Cyprus vs Ukraine GDP by year

Cyprus
Ukraine
1x
Year GDP, current $
Cyprus Ukraine
2025 $41,225,787,247 $214,233,312,784
2024 $37,634,551,821 $190,833,835,445
2023 $35,075,440,603 $181,221,517,869
2022 $31,218,047,044 $161,989,520,721
2021 $30,372,637,513 $199,765,859,571
2020 $25,555,082,267 $156,617,722,013
2019 $26,196,660,680 $153,883,047,510
2018 $25,754,011,492 $130,891,088,294
2017 $22,946,583,376 $112,090,505,082
2016 $21,046,452,117 $93,355,869,404
2015 $19,909,269,065 $91,030,967,789
2014 $23,225,912,183 $133,503,871,862
2013 $23,959,708,956 $190,498,811,460
2012 $25,047,433,100 $182,591,753,828
2011 $27,641,553,201 $169,333,835,202
2010 $25,799,940,416 $141,209,170,427
2009 $26,048,190,775 $121,552,153,444
2008 $27,958,384,913 $188,110,390,660
2007 $23,968,727,074 $148,733,861,386
2006 $20,072,754,987 $111,884,752,475
2005 $18,433,412,511 $89,238,865,119
2004 $17,320,551,250 $67,220,154,164
2003 $14,547,329,558 $52,010,355,753
2002 $11,420,228,846 $43,956,163,612
2001 $10,397,898,907 $39,309,580,983
2000 $9,985,847,314 $32,375,083,935
1999 $10,497,907,228 $31,580,639,554
1998 $10,248,618,778 $41,882,523,345
1997 $9,547,816,420 $50,151,531,592
1996 $10,011,914,680 $44,558,831,005
1995 $9,933,137,128 $48,213,856,469
1994 $7,425,703,929 $52,549,580,265
1993 $6,590,291,048 $65,648,559,903
1992 $6,912,150,456 $73,945,908,384
1991 $5,770,197,348 $77,350,733,982
1990 $5,591,130,218 $81,393,558,423
1989 $4,563,482,604 $82,709,161,099
1988 $4,278,792,597 $74,703,517,903
1987 $3,704,813,886 $64,087,694,038
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 (1975–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Cyprus vs Ukraine by year

Cyprus
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Ukraine
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Cyprus Ukraine
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $30,075 - $5,496 -
2024 $27,707 $63,007 $5,040 $18,549
2023 $26,079 $59,875 $4,803 $17,665
2022 $23,448 $55,876 $3,946 $14,770
2021 $23,057 $47,633 $4,510 $17,846
2020 $19,624 $42,569 $3,505 $15,541
2019 $20,360 $44,394 $3,423 $14,217
2018 $20,267 $40,262 $2,895 $12,555
2017 $18,295 $37,768 $2,467 $11,536
2016 $17,013 $35,247 $2,047 $10,865
2015 $16,326 $31,380 $1,988 $9,922
2014 $19,326 $29,893 $2,904 $10,494
2013 $20,238 $30,416 $4,130 $10,904
2012 $21,493 $31,924 $3,951 $9,552
2011 $24,110 $33,406 $3,657 $9,127
2010 $22,876 $33,502 $3,040 $8,453
2009 $23,480 $33,901 $2,607 $7,995
2008 $25,626 $34,830 $4,018 $9,324
2007 $22,344 $32,888 $3,160 $8,900
2006 $19,037 $30,009 $2,366 $7,971
2005 $17,790 $27,763 $1,875 $7,142
2004 $17,016 $25,942 $1,401 $6,663
2003 $14,553 $24,278 $1,076 $5,764
2002 $11,636 $23,556 $903 $5,123
2001 $10,785 $22,866 $800 $4,747
2000 $10,537 $21,296 $653 $4,228
1999 $11,273 $19,663 $632 $3,871
1998 $11,206 $18,760 $831 $3,794
1997 $10,637 $17,781 $987 $3,794
1996 $11,373 $17,320 $870 $3,812
1995 $11,514 $17,096 $933 $4,124
1994 $8,791 $15,735 $1,009 $4,565
1993 $7,978 $14,852 $1,254 $5,766
1992 $8,530 $14,759 $1,413 $6,568
1991 $7,222 $13,546 $1,483 $7,148
1990 $7,092 $13,348 $1,564 $7,591
1989 $5,870 - $1,593 -
1988 $5,584 - $1,444 -
1987 $4,908 - $1,244 -
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 (1975–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Cyprus' GDP per capita is $30,075, ranking 45/197, compared to $5,496 in Ukraine, ranking 118/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Cyprus ranks 29th at $63,007, while Ukraine ranks 101st at $18,549.

Economic indicators

Cyprus Ukraine
Gross domestic product
$41.2B
2025
$214B
2025
GDP rank
103/197
2025
57/197
2025
GDP growth
3.77%
2024-2025
1.82%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$30,075
2025
$5,496
2025
GDP per capita rank
45/197
2025
118/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$63,007
2024
$18,549
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
29/197
2024
101/197
2024
Government debt
$22.8B
2025
$233B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
55.3%
2025
108.7%
2025
Government debt per person
$16,632
2025
$5,977
2025
Government debt per person rank
40/185
2025
76/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$24,626
2026
$5,580
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$27.9B
2025
$4.42B
2018
Number of millionaires
24,000
2026
n/a
Number of billionaires
10
2026
7
2026
Income share by richest 10%
26.3%
2023
21.7%
2020
Income share by poorest 10%
3.6%
2023
4.3%
2020
Government expenditure, % of GDP
40.4%
2025
74.5%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
0.13%
2024-2025
12.7%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate n/a
15.5%
2025
Unemployment rate
4.4%
2025
9.83%
2021
Population
1388591
40408451

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Cyprus
Spending

Debt
Ukraine
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Cyprus Ukraine
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 40.4% 55.3% 74.5% 108.7%
2024 38.3% 62.8% 71.2% 89.7%
2023 40.6% 71.1% 73.4% 81.2%
2022 37.7% 80.3% 65.4% 77.7%
2021 42.7% 96.5% 40.5% 48.9%
2020 45.9% 113.6% 45.6% 60.5%
2019 40.3% 92.3% 41.5% 50.5%
2018 44.3% 100.7% 41.9% 60.4%
2017 38.4% 96.4% 41.7% 71.6%
2016 39.6% 106.8% 40.8% 79.5%
2015 43% 111.6% 43% 79.3%
2014 52.1% 113% 44.8% 70.3%
2013 42.1% 102.7% 46.3% 39%
2012 41.9% 79.2% 47.1% 36.1%
2011 42.1% 64.8% 44% 35.5%
2010 41.7% 55.3% 47.3% 39.1%
2009 41.9% 52.8% 46.8% 34.1%
2008 38.2% 44.1% 45.4% 19.7%
2007 37.6% 53.1% 42.1% 11.8%
2006 39.1% 59% 42.9% 14.3%
2005 39.7% 64% 42.6% 17.1%
2004 38.6% 64.7% 40.1% 23.9%
2003 40.4% 63% 37.5% 28.3%
2002 37.4% 61% 36.5% 32.3%
2001 35.7% 57.5% 35.3% 35.3%
2000 35% 56% 35.4% 43.7%
1999 34.3% 55.7% 26.7% 61%
1998 34.4% 55% 38.4% 48.1%
1997 34.2% 53.5% 42.2% 29.9%
1996 32.4% 48.8% 38.2% 24.4%
1995 30.4% 46.7% 42.7% 30.2%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Cyprus' government spending was $16.7B, accounting for 40.4% of its GDP, while Ukraine spent $160B, or 74.5% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 55.3% in Cyprus and 108.7% in Ukraine, ranking 89/185 and 16/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Cyprus

Ukraine
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Cyprus Ukraine
2025 2.99% -23.3%
2024 4.14% -17.2%
2023 1.71% -19.3%
2022 2.69% -15.6%
2021 -1.59% -3.97%
2020 -5.57% -5.92%
2019 1.03% -2.08%
2018 -3.36% -2.12%
2017 2.13% -2.36%
2016 0.45% -2.46%
2015 -0.77% -1.16%
2014 -8.8% -4.46%
2013 -5.16% -4.6%
2012 -5.55% -4.15%
2011 -5.65% -2.66%
2010 -4.68% -5.56%
2009 -5.43% -6.04%
2008 0.87% -3.02%
2007 3.23% -1.89%
2006 -1.04% -1.31%
2005 -2.22% -2.19%
2004 -3.71% -4.25%
2003 -5.91% -0.86%
2002 -4.13% -1.77%
2001 -2.11% -2.92%
2000 -2.24% -3.18%
1999 -4.05% 5.12%
1998 -3.85% -2.78%
1997 -4.82% -5.56%
1996 -2.96% -3.2%
1995 -0.71% -4.88%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Cyprus' government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $1.23B, equivalent to 2.99% of GDP. This compares to Ukraine's deficit of $50B, or 23.3% of GDP.

Over the past 31 years, Cyprus recorded a fiscal deficit in 22 of those years, while Ukraine ran a deficit in 30 years. On average, Cyprus posted an annual deficit equal to 2.1% of GDP, compared to deficit of 5.02% of GDP for Ukraine.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Cyprus

Ukraine
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Cyprus Ukraine
2025 0.13% 12.7%
2024 1.8% 6.5%
2023 3.54% 12.9%
2022 8.4% 20.2%
2021 2.45% 9.4%
2020 -0.64% 2.7%
2019 0.25% 7.9%
2018 1.44% 10.9%
2017 0.53% 14.4%
2016 -1.43% 13.9%
2015 -2.1% 48.7%
2014 -1.35% 12.1%
2013 -0.4% -0.3%
2012 2.39% 0.6%
2011 3.29% 8%
2010 2.43% 9.4%
2009 0.33% 15.9%
2008 4.67% 25.2%
2007 2.37% 12.8%
2006 2.3% 9.1%
2005 2.56% 13.5%
2004 2.29% 9%
2003 4.14% 5.2%
2002 2.8% 0.8%
2001 1.97% 12%
2000 4.14% 28.2%
1999 1.63% 22.7%
1998 2.23% 10.6%
1997 3.61% 15.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Cyprus has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 1.92%, compared with 12.8% in Ukraine. In 2025, inflation was 0.13% in Cyprus and 12.7% in Ukraine.

Top exports between countries

Cyprus
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $64.1M
Raw materials & minerals $4.28M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $1.19M
Chemicals & pharma $359K
Metals $149K
Textiles & consumer goods $100K
Raw agricultural goods $63K
Precious metals & jewellery $57K
Animal & marine products $33K
Wood & paper products $24K
Ukraine
Export category Export value
IT & IP services $179M
Transport & tourism services $138M
Raw agricultural goods $97.3M
Business & finance services $63.3M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $36M
Manufacturing & construction services $6.1M
Animal & marine products $2.45M
Machinery & equipment $1.45M
Textiles & consumer goods $1.42M
Chemicals & pharma $1.06M

Balance of trade

Cyprus Ukraine
Current account balance
-$2.59B
2025
-$15.2B
2024
Current account balance ranking
149/190
2025
180/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-6.29%
2025
-7.96%
2024
Goods imports
$12.6B
2025
$72.3B
2024
Goods exports
$4.62B
2025
$39.3B
2024
Service imports
$25.3B
2025
$23.1B
2024
Service exports
$35.7B
2025
$17.3B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
91.9%
2025
51.8%
2025
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
97.6%
2025
25.3%
2025

Economic freedom indices

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

Cyprus Ukraine
Economic freedom 74.1 54.1
Economic freedom ranking 21/197 135/197
Property rights 85.1 21.6
Government integrity 59.7 35
Judicial effectiveness 89.8 28.2
Tax burden 80.8 83.7
Government spending 52.1 0
Fiscal health 91.5 3.9
Business freedom 82.3 57.4
Labor freedom 60.3 46.9
Monetary freedom 78.7 65.7
Trade freedom 79.4 73
Investment freedom 70 35
Financial freedom 60 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Cyprus
Ukraine
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Cyprus Ukraine
2026 74.1 -
2025 73.2 -
2024 72.2 -
2023 72.3 -
2022 72.9 54.1
2021 71.4 56.2
2020 70.1 54.9
2019 68.1 52.3
2018 67.8 51.9
2017 67.9 48.1
2016 68.7 46.8
2015 67.9 46.9
2014 67.6 49.3
2013 69 46.3
2012 71.8 46.1
2011 73.3 45.8
2010 70.9 46.4
2009 70.8 48.8
2008 71.3 51
2007 71.7 51.5
2006 71.8 54.4
2005 71.9 55.8
2004 74.1 53.7
2003 73.3 51.1
2002 73 48.2
2001 71 48.5
2000 67.2 47.8
1999 67.8 43.7
1998 68.2 40.4
1997 67.9 43.5
1996 67.7 40.6
1995 - 39.9

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Cyprus is 74.1, ranking 21/197, compared to 54.1 for Ukraine, ranking 135/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Cyprus Ukraine
Services, % of GDP
76.8%
2025
61%
2025
Industry, % of GDP
11.1%
2025
17.9%
2025
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
1.12%
2025
7.57%
2025
GNI, Atlas method
$35.6B
2025
$201B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$57,390
2025
$18,750
2025
Total reserves including gold
$2.95B
2025
$57.3B
2025
Total reserves ranking
121/177
2025
43/177
2025
Net foreign direct investment
-$9.59B
2025
-$3.71B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
-$50.4B
2024
$4.02B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
-$55.9B
2024
$305M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI n/a
5.4%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
13.9%
2021
23.2%
2020
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
19.3%
2025
20.8%
2025

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1975–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  5. TradeMap (2021–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  6. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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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.