Cyprus' performance towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives.
Cyprus has made remarkable progress in gigabit connectivity infrastructure but continues to face challenges in closing the digital skills gap between different segments of the population. Nonetheless, the country can count on a relatively good share of ICT specialists in employment.
Cyprus' national roadmap includes 62 measures totaling EUR 988.4 million (equivalent to 2.96% of Cyprus’s GDP).
Observed Key Performance Indicators as Percentage of the EU 2030 targets
The graph represents the observed Key Performance Indicators in the Member State as a percentage of the EU 2030 targets, as well as the distance, in percentage, to the EU 2030 targets.
The bars for cloud, data analytics and basic skills are empty, as 2023 is the most recent year for which data is available. The bars for edge nodes and unicorns are also empty as the Member State's performance cannot be compared to the EU target.
In 2024, Cyprus had an estimated nine edge nodes and three unicorns.
High-performance connectivity and foundational technologies for a competitive EU
Cyprus demonstrates strong performance in all connectivity indicators, with outstanding results in 5G and gigabit coverage (VHCN and FTTP).
The number of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) having at least a basic level of digital intensity is progressing faster than the EU average.
In 2024, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by enterprises showed significant progress, although it remains relatively low compared to the EU average.
Recommendation
Sustain the efforts, with a special attention to SMEs’ uptake of AI, in the design of the AI strategy.
Digital skills and public services to protect and empower EU people and society
Cyprus can count on a relatively good share of ICT specialists in employment, with a higher share of women ICT specialists than the EU average.
Only 49.46% of the population has at least a basic level of digital skills, with significant gaps between education levels and age groups
Recommendation
Strengthen and expand targeted initiatives to enhance digital literacy among vulnerable groups. Provide accessible and tailored training programmes, and targeted awareness-raising actions to bridge the digital gap.
Performances in the digitalisation of public services for citizens has made progress but remains below the EU average, and online public services for businesses are stagnating.
Recommendation
Accelerate the implementation of the digital transformation strategy for the public sector, prioritising seamless and inclusive access to digital services for all citizens.
Leveraging digital transformation for a smart greening
Cyprus is developing a broad strategy for smart cities where digital technologies will play a major role in minimising environmental impact (e.g. with smart lighting, smart parking).
Funding
EUR 274 million
Share of Cyprus’s total Recovery and Resilience plan contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
EUR 113 million
Share of Cyprus’s total Cohesion funds contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
What do Cypriot citizens think of digital?
According to the special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade 2025, 81% of Cyprus’s citizens consider that the digitalisation of public and private services is making their lives easier.
91% of citizens consider it important that public authorities mitigate the issue of fake news and disinformation online.
87% of citizens consider it important to ensure that European companies can grow and become ‘European Champions’ able to compete globally. ;
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