Cyprus vs Spain: Arrears on utility bills

Cyprus
8.2%
in 2025
Spain
9.2%
in 2025
Cyprus rank
11th
Spain rank
9th

Arrears on utility bills over time

  • Cyprus
  • Spain
5101520200420142025

How they compare

Spain currently reports 9.2% against 8.2% in Cyprus, a difference of 1.0%.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times Cyprus's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Cyprus ahead.

Cyprus ranks 11th and Spain ranks 9th of 38 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cyprus Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 10.1% 4.9% 5.2% Cyprus
2010s 16.6% 7.6% 9.0% Cyprus
2020s 8.5% 9.5% 1.0% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher arrears on utility bills, Cyprus or Spain?
Spain, at 9.2% against 8.2% in Cyprus as of 2025.
What is the difference in arrears on utility bills between Cyprus and Spain?
1.0%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Spain?
21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
How do Cyprus and Spain rank globally for arrears on utility bills?
Cyprus ranks 11th and Spain ranks 9th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Arrears on utility bills. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrears on utility bills
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed