Published on
September 4, 2025
Cyprus saw a remarkable increase in tourism revenue in June 2025, rising by nine point six percent to reach four hundred twenty-two million and three hundred thousand euros. This growth was largely driven by strong contributions from key markets, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Israel, Poland, Belgium, and Germany. The rise in revenue highlights the island’s enduring appeal as a top destination for travelers, with both an increase in tourist arrivals and a notable rise in spending per visitor. Cyprus’ tourism sector continues to thrive, reinforcing its position as a year-round, attractive destination for international visitors.
Cyprus experienced impressive growth in its tourism revenue in June 2025, with a 9.6% rise compared to June 2024. The tourism sector generated a total of €422.3 million in June 2025, marking an increase from €385.2 million in the same month of the previous year, as reported by the state statistical service, Cystat. This increase reflects the ongoing popularity of Cyprus as a prime tourist destination and signals a strong recovery in the post-pandemic era.
For the first half of 2025, tourism revenue in Cyprus rose to €1.38 billion, a 21.3% increase from €1.14 billion in the same period in 2024. This growth is a testament to the country’s expanding appeal to international visitors and its ability to maintain a steady increase in both visitor numbers and spending.
In June 2025, the average expenditure per tourist also showed a positive trend. Visitors spent an average of €847.01 per person, compared to €798.77 in June 2024, marking a 6% increase. Daily spending also rose, with an average of €99.65 spent per day, up from €93.97 in June 2024. This indicates that not only are more tourists visiting Cyprus, but they are also spending more during their stay, further boosting the country’s economy.
The UK continued to be the largest market for Cyprus in June 2025, accounting for 36.4% of total arrivals. British tourists spent an average of €103.92 per day, contributing significantly to the overall revenue. Following the UK, Poland emerged as the second-largest contributor to Cyprus’ tourism, accounting for 7.3% of total arrivals. Polish visitors spent an average of €663.65 per person, with daily expenditures reaching €90.91 on average. Israel ranked third in terms of total visitors, accounting for 6.1% of all arrivals, with Israeli tourists spending €149.44 per day on average.
In terms of the highest spenders, tourists from Switzerland led the pack, with an average expenditure of €1,437.37 per person, signaling the strong purchasing power of Swiss visitors. Austrian tourists spent an average of €937.99 per person, or €123.42 per day. Belgian visitors spent €1,020.12 per person, with a daily average of €118.62, while Dutch tourists spent €993.70 per person, or €124.21 per day. German tourists, another significant market, spent an average of €967.61 per person, or €100.79 per day. Swedes averaged €788.14 per person, or €107.96 per day, while French visitors averaged €791.97 per person, spending €96.58 per day.
Greek tourists were among the least spendthrift, spending an average of €398.38 per person during their stay, which was relatively brief, leading to a daily expenditure of just €68.69. Italians followed closely, spending an average of €554.95 per person and €97.36 per day.
The increase in tourist numbers was also a key factor contributing to the rise in revenue. Tourist arrivals in May 2025 experienced a significant increase of 13.7% compared to the previous year, totaling 479,160, up from 421,400 in May 2024. This marked the beginning of a strong summer season. For the period between January and May 2025, total arrivals reached 1,344,486, reflecting a 14.9% increase compared to 1,170,214 during the same period in 2024. The UK continued to be the largest source of visitors, followed by Israel, Poland, Germany, Sweden, and Greece.
In June 2025, Cyprus witnessed a notable uptick in tourist arrivals, with a 3.4% rise, reaching 498,527 compared to 482,261 in June 2024. This brought the total number of visitors for the first half of the year to 1,843,013, reflecting an 11.5% growth from the same period last year. Strong increases were seen from Germany, Denmark, Romania, the Netherlands, and Lebanon, while France, Switzerland, and Greece recorded a decline in their visitor numbers.
As the peak summer season began in July, the positive trend continued. Arrivals increased by 6.9% to 589,116, compared to 551,229 in July 2024. This brought the total number of arrivals from January to July 2025 to 2,432,129, marking a 10.4% increase from 2,203,704 in 2024. The UK continued to lead in terms of visitor numbers, followed by Israel and Poland.
This ongoing growth comes after a record-setting year in 2024, when Cyprus’ tourism industry surpassed four million visitors for the first time, generating more than €3.2 billion in revenue. This figure represented 18.3% of the country’s GDP and supported more than 62,000 jobs, underscoring the vital role that tourism plays in Cyprus’ economy.
Cyprus’ tourism industry has shown an outstanding recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic’s severe effects. In 2020, the island experienced a dramatic drop in tourist arrivals, with just 631,609 visitors. However, the sector made a remarkable comeback in 2023, welcoming nearly 3 million tourists. By 2024, Cyprus not only regained its pre-pandemic tourism numbers but surpassed them, surpassing four million visitors for the first time.
Key factors in this recovery include improved air connectivity, targeted marketing efforts, and a longer tourist season. Cyprus has extended its tourism season, with record numbers in the typically quieter months of October, November, and December.
Cyprus’ tourism revenue surged by nine point six percent in June 2025, reaching four hundred twenty-two million and three hundred thousand euros, fueled by strong spending from key markets like the UK, Switzerland, Israel, Poland, Belgium, and Germany. This growth reflects the island’s continued appeal as a top travel destination.
Looking to the future, the Cypriot government is updating its tourism strategy for 2035. The goal is to position the island as a year-round, sustainable, and digitally advanced destination, catering to tourists throughout all seasons. This vision aims to ensure that Cyprus remains a top destination for travelers well into the future, ensuring continued growth and economic benefits from tourism.
