First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Cyprus

Cyprus: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 8,575 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
8,575 Person
Change on year
down 31.4%
World rank
14th
of 42 countries
All-time high
12,505 Person
in 2024
All-time low
800 Person
in 2013
Years of data
17
2009–2025

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Cyprus, 2009–2025

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k2009201720252009: 3.9k Person2010: 2.4k Person2011: 2.6k Person2012: 1.3k Person2013: 800 Person2014: 1.3k Person2015: 2.1k Person2016: 2.0k Person2017: 2.5k Person2018: 2.5k Person2019: 3.3k Person2020: 3.4k Person2021: 12.3k Person2022: 9.0k Person2023: 10.6k Person2024: 12.5k Person2025: 8.6k Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

Cyprus recorded 8,575 Person for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in 2025.

That represents a change of down 31.4% on the previous year and up 315.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Cyprus peaked at 12,505 Person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 800 Person, in 2013.

Cyprus ranks 14th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data in Cyprus, 2009 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2009 3,855 Person
2010 2,440 Person -36.7%
2011 2,630 Person +7.8%
2012 1,335 Person -49.2%
2013 800 Person -40.1%
2014 1,305 Person +63.1%
2015 2,065 Person +58.2%
2016 1,975 Person -4.4%
2017 2,450 Person +24.1%
2018 2,475 Person +1.0%
2019 3,275 Person +32.3%
2020 3,375 Person +3.1%
2021 12,270 Person +263.6%
2022 8,995 Person -26.7%
2023 10,555 Person +17.3%
2024 12,505 Person +18.5%
2025 8,575 Person -31.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,855 Person 3,855 Person 3,855 Person 1
2010s 2,075 Person 800 Person 3,275 Person 10
2020s 9,379 Person 3,375 Person 12,505 Person 6

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 11 Netherlands 15,540 Person compare
  2. 11 Netherlands 15,540 Person compare
  3. 13 Sweden 8,625 Person compare
  4. 15 Poland 7,590 Person compare
  5. 15 Poland 7,590 Person compare
  6. 17 Ireland 5,730 Person compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Cyprus?
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Cyprus was 8,575 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 12,505 Person in 2024.
What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 800 Person in 2013.
How does Cyprus rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
Cyprus ranks 14th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is up 315.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 739 data points, 2008–2025
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