Cyprus experienced a slight decrease in tourist arrivals in July 2026, with a more significant 8% decline recorded over the first seven months of the year, according to the Statistical Service.

The Russian economy grew by 1.3% in the second quarter of the year, according to data released by the Rosstat statistical service. This marks a recovery following a 0.2% contraction in the previous quarter.

Cyprus's state workforce grew to 53,747 employees in July 2026, marking an increase of 300 people or 0.6 percent from the previous year, according to figures released by the statistical service Cystat.

Transparency International Ghana has urged targeted institutional reforms after a Ghana Statistical Service survey revealed an increase in demands for bribes by public officials in 2025.

Cyprus experienced a sharp fall in petroleum product sales in June, according to state statistical service figures, as the island's fuel market continues to adjust.

New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that more than one-third of Ghana's population consists of young people, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for the nation.

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 1.7 per cent in June, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday, although the monthly decline was markedly smaller than the…

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,162 in June 2026, marking an increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to figures released by the statistical service.

Portugal experienced the largest increase in house prices within the European Union. Compared to the same quarter in 2025, the indicator rose by 4.7% in the Eurozone and accelerated by 5.1% across the EU, according to the European statistical service.

Ghana's building cost inflation saw a slight increase to 2.7% in May 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, though it remains significantly lower than the 22% recorded in May 2025.

Cyprus' Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices recorded a notable year-on-year rise of 3.5 per cent in May 2026, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service. This acceleration indicates an increase in the cost of living for residents.

Total employment in Cyprus increased by 2 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, reaching an estimated 513,367 people, according to the state statistical service.

Cyprus's statistical service (Cystat) reported broad increases in the turnover value index for services and transport sectors during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

The Cyprus general government recorded a fiscal surplus of €593.4 million during January-April 2026, equivalent to 1.5 percent of GDP, according to preliminary data from the Cyprus Statistical Service.

The latest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) findings published by the Ghana Statistical Service have spotlighted a number of districts in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions as the country’s…

Cyprus's road freight transport activity, both domestic and international, experienced significant growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, as reported by the state statistical service Cystat.

Total beer deliveries in Cyprus decreased by 8.9 percent in April compared to the previous year, with exports falling by more than half, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service.

Cyprus experienced a significant increase in its registered unemployment figures in April, rising by 10.4 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service.

Cyprus's industrial production index experienced an annual decline of 2.4 percent in February, reaching 108.4 units, according to a report from the state statistical service Cystat.

A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that while most households appear food secure, one in three are increasingly struggling behind the scenes to cope with food pressure.

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) confirmed robust economic growth for Cyprus in 2025, reporting a 3.8 percent expansion both annually and in the final quarter of the year.

Eurostat reported a significant decline in the euro area's trade surplus for February, while Cyprus' statistical service indicated a widening trade deficit primarily due to a sharp drop in exports.

Ghana's export earnings in 2025 are projected to be largely concentrated in the United Arab Emirates, India, and Switzerland, with the UAE as the leading destination, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.

The Cyprus Statistical Service reported a 19.5% increase in building permits issued from January to December 2025, with 819 permits authorized in December alone, marking a milestone year for the construction sector.

Cyprus's industrial turnover index saw an annual increase of 4.1% in January 2026, driven by gains in manufacturing, electricity, and water supply, according to the Cyprus statistical service.

The Cyprus Statistical Service reported that the Index of Industrial Output Prices for February 2026 reached 122.9 units, recording both monthly and annual increases.

According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), approximately 770,000 individuals in Ghana conduct their businesses from pavements and roadsides, highlighting the prevalence of informal sector activities.

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released the findings of its latest Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES), providing a comprehensive map of the nation’s 2,644,358 recorded…

Cyprus recorded one of the lowest inflation rates in the European Union in February 2026, according to figures from both Eurostat and the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).

Wholesale trade turnover in Cyprus increased significantly in the fourth quarter of 2025, while activity in the motor vehicles sales and repair sector remained stable compared with the same period a year earlier. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), the turnover value index of wholesale trade (division 46) recorded an increase of 9.3 per […]

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 25 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen the National Statistical System and promote the use of high-quality data.

Cyprus's beer exports fell by 15% in February 2026, according to the statistical service Cystat, indicating a slowdown in trade. Domestic deliveries, however, saw a slight increase of 0.5%.

Cyprus's inflation rate was nearly flat in February, reaching only 0.1 percent, as a decrease in energy costs counteracted rising prices in the services sector, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service.

Cyprus’ tourism revenues climbed to a record €3.69 billion in 2025, marking a 15.2 per cent annual increase, according to the state statistical service (Cystat), as the sector extended its strong post-pandemic recovery. Based on the results, revenues for the January to December 2025 period reached €3.69 million, compared with €3.2m in the corresponding period […]

Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus reached 118,460 tonnes in January, representing an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). A significant rise was observed in the provisions of marine gasoil, which skyrocketed by 175.3 per cent during this period. The aviation […]

Ghana's building inflation rate continued its decline for the ninth consecutive month in January 2026, reaching 3.9% from 4.4% in December 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced a special bonus for staff of the Passport Administration after a Ghana Statistical Service report ranked it among the country's least corrupt institutions.

Ghana has achieved a trade surplus, with its merchandise exports surpassing imports for the first time in nearly two decades, according to a new report by the Ghana Statistical Service.

Latest data from the Statistical Service confirms that hybrid cars now account for more than half of new car sales and vehicle registrations in Cyprus. This trend indicates a significant shift in the Cypriot car market towards hybrid technology.

New governance data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that nearly seven out of every 10 Ghanaians who encountered bribery while accessing public services in the second half of 2025 were asked for unofficial payments by public officials, with the Police MTTD topping the bribe chart.

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) reported that the Index of Industrial Output Prices saw an annual increase of 2.3 percent in June 2026, reaching 125.8 units with 2021 as the base year.

Data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that the Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for June 2026 decreased to 3.5%, following a month-on-month change of -3.7% in May 2026.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has tasked the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) with developing a methodology to regularly publish national employment figures, highlighting their importance for assessing government policy impact.

Ghana's economy expanded by 4.7% in April 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, with growth sustained by the services and mining sectors, though the pace of activity moderated from the previous year.

Cyprus's house prices increased at a slower annual rate in the first quarter of 2026, although they showed a rise compared to the previous quarter, according to preliminary figures from the state statistical service.

Construction material prices in Cyprus continued to climb in May, driven by higher costs for metals, wood, and electromechanical products, according to the state statistical service.

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) announced its plan to introduce rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures by mid-2027, indicating progress in its data modernization efforts.

Cyprus's inflation rate eased slightly to 2.6% in May 2026, according to figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service. Despite the overall dip, petroleum products continued to record the sharpest annual increase, keeping fuel costs high.

Cyprus' economy expanded by 3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The growth was primarily driven by robust household spending, strong exports, and activity across key services sectors.

The Ghana Statistical Service reported that Ghana's building inflation held steady at 2.2 percent in April 2026, indicating relative stability in construction costs despite some increases in key building materials.

A Ghana Statistical Service report indicates that the North East Region is the epicenter of multidimensional poverty in Ghana, with six districts, including Yunyoo Nasuan, recording the highest poverty incidences in the country.

Ghana's economic activities expanded significantly in February 2026, recording a 7.7 percent growth rate, according to the latest Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

Cyprus's inflation rate increased to 2.8% in April 2026, primarily driven by sharp increases in petroleum products and transport costs, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service.

The Cyprus general government achieved a fiscal surplus of €573.3 million during January-March 2026, equivalent to 1.5 percent of GDP, according to preliminary data from the Cyprus Statistical Service.

The Ghana Statistical Service, in partnership with the World Food Programme, launched the Mobile Vulnerability Analysis Mapping (mVAM) Survey- Food Insecurity Report on Ghana in Accra. The report highlights vulnerabilities related to food insecurity in the country.

Cyprus's public finances remained robust in 2025, with the state recording a preliminary budget surplus of €1.24 billion, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service.

Cyprus experienced ongoing increases in construction material prices in March, with the price index showing both monthly and annual rises, as reported by the state statistical service Cystat.

According to a study by the Ministry of Interior's statistical service, sexist and sexual offenses recorded in France have increased by 17%, with 26% of these constituting aggravated felonies.

Cyprus's Statistical Service reported a substantial 19.5% increase in building permits issued in 2025, totaling 8,159 compared to 6,827 in 2024, with a significant rise in total value and area covered.

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) reported a 9 percent surge in the Index of Production in Construction during the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year, indicating a continued upward trend in construction prices.

Cyprus's state statistical service, Cystat, reported an increase in inflation for March, indicating a continued upward trend in consumer prices compared to the previous month and last year.

The Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) reported a 3.7% year-on-year increase in the Industrial Production Index for January 2026, reaching 109.5 units.

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has expressed concern over child labour, reporting that 2,087 children aged between 10 and 14 years are involved in mobile business activities across the country.

Cyprus maintained a stable job vacancy rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting resilient labour demand despite a quarterly slowdown in hiring, according to figures from Eurostat and the state statistical service (Cystat). Specifically, figures showed that Cyprus recorded a job vacancy rate of 2.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, unchanged […]

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus rose 9.5 per cent in February 2026, reaching 146,516 compared with 133,760 in the same month a year earlier, according to figures released by the Statistical Service. For the January–February period, arrivals totalled 268,141, up 9.1 per cent from 245,860 over the same two months in 2025. The United Kingdom was […]

Total employment in Cyprus' broad public sector reached 78,124 persons in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase. This data comes from the state statistical service (Cystat).

Cyprus recorded a trade deficit of €476.6 million in January 2026, significantly lower than the €707.5 million deficit registered in January 2025, according to a report from the state statistical service published on Thursday. The latest figures showed that total imports of goods fell to €994.1 million in January 2026, compared with €1.15 billion in […]

Total employment in Cyprus increased by 2 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching an estimated 519,116 people, according to provisional national accounts data from the state statistical service (Cystat). The figures were released in a press statement on employment and national accounts covering the fourth quarter of 2025. The figures show […]

The Cyprus statistical service (Cystat) announced that the island’s services and transport sectors experienced broad-based growth, with the Turnover Value Index increasing by 9.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Cyprus’ gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 3.8 per cent in real terms in 2025, according to preliminary estimates by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The statistical service said the economy recorded positive growth of 3.8 per cent in real terms compared with 2024, with GDP at constant prices reaching €30.52 billion. In current prices, […]

Cyprus’ industrial output price index reached 122.1 units in January 2026, marking a marginal annual increase of 0.2 per cent, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). This latest figure, which uses 2021 as a base year of 100 units, actually represented a monthly decrease of 0.6 per cent when compared to the levels recorded […]

Ghana's building sector saw a further decline in inflation, reaching 3.9 percent in January 2026, down from 4.4 percent in December 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has identified sustained high ginger inflation as a significant investment opportunity within the crop's value chain.

Ghana's merchandise trade experienced a substantial increase, growing from US$6 billion in 2004 to US$52.5 billion in 2025. This data comes from the latest report by the Ghana Statistical Service, titled 'Ghana’s Merchandise Trade Statistics, 2004–2025: Two Decades in Review'.

Used vehicle imports in Cyprus surged during the first seven months of 2026, while registrations of new vehicles continued to decline, according to statistical service figures.

A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that public officials demanded unofficial payments from nearly seven out of ten Ghanaians who encountered bribery situations in late 2025.

Provisional figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service indicate that the average monthly earnings in Cyprus increased during the first quarter of 2026, reaching €2,601. However, the report also highlights that one in three workers earns less than €1,500, with non-Cypriots disproportionately represented at both the high and low ends of the pay scale.

Cyprus' construction material prices increased further in June, driven by significant rises in the costs of aluminum, plastics, and electrical fixtures, according to the Statistical Service.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has instructed the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) to prioritize the rebasing of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI), deeming these exercises crucial for strengthening economic data.

A new survey by the Ghana Statistical Service reveals that non-standard food measurement units remain widespread across Ghana, providing the first nationally representative evidence on the issue.

The Cyprus Statistical Service reported that the Index of Industrial Output Prices for May 2026 increased by 2.5 percent compared to the previous year. This marks a continued climb in industrial prices.

Ghana's Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for May 2026 surged to 5.8%, marking a 3.1 percentage point increase from 2.7% in April 2026, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service.

Cyprus' total beer deliveries, particularly exports, saw a 2.4 percent year-on-year decline in May, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service.

Cyprus's Statistical Service (Cystat) reported a 7.6 percent annual increase in registered unemployment in May, although the number of officially unemployed individuals decreased compared to the previous month.

Cyprus experienced a notable improvement in its labor market during the first quarter of 2026, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4 percent. This marks a reduction from 5 percent recorded in the same period last year, according to results published by the Cyprus Statistical Service.

Cyprus's harmonized inflation rate increased in April 2026, primarily driven by rising energy and transport costs, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).

Cyprus reported a sharp decline in tourist arrivals in April 2026, with the Cyprus Statistical Service highlighting the deepening impact of the war in Iran on the island’s tourism sector.

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,571 in April 2026, marking a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.1 per cent, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service.

New data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that increases in housing and food prices were the primary drivers of inflation in April 2026, despite mixed trends across other sectors.

Cyprus experienced a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals in 2025, but the sector is now facing a significant reversal with declining fortunes projected for early 2026, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service.

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported that food insecurity is ten times higher among uneducated households in Ghana. Additionally, one in five households are spending over 75% of their income on food due to mounting cost pressures.

Cyprus's public finances remained strong in 2025, with the state reporting a budget surplus of €1.24 billion and public debt falling to 55% of GDP, according to preliminary fiscal results from the Cyprus Statistical Service.

Cyprus's economy experienced mixed but generally positive developments in early 2026, with growth in sectors like construction and tourism partially offset by declines in trade, according to the state statistical service.

Ghana's external trade for the third quarter of 2025 totaled GHC145 billion, with exports valued at GHC80.8 billion and imports at GHC64.1 billion, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.

Preliminary estimates from the Statistical Service indicate that Cyprus experienced a 6% year-on-year increase in house prices during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The Cyprus Statistical Service reported that beef prices increased by 19.25% in the third quarter of 2025, while pork costs experienced a decline during the same period.

The Cyprus Statistical Service reported a year-on-year increase in retail trade turnover in Cyprus for February 2026, indicating continued growth in the sector.

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) has released a detailed economic roadmap for 2022, indicating that business services were the dominant sector in the country's economic output, contributing to a total value of goods and services reaching €96.66 billion.

Approximately 167,000 people in Cyprus remained at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025, according to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).

Construction materials prices in Cyprus recorded a modest increase in February 2026, reflecting gradual cost pressures in the sector, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service…

Ghana’s economy recorded a solid 6.0% overall GDP growth in 2025, with momentum building toward the end of the year as the fourth quarter posted 5.8% growth, up from 4.0% in the fourth quarter of 2024. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the latest provisional GDP estimates show that in nominal terms, the economy […]

Cyprus recorded a general government fiscal surplus of €538.8 million in January 2026, equivalent to 1.5 per cent of gross domestic product, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The figure represents a slight decline compared with the surplus of €569.3 million, or 1.6 per cent of GDP, recorded in January 2025. According to the […]

Cyprus experienced a sharp increase in motor vehicle registrations in 2026, with hybrid vehicles significantly expanding their share of new passenger car registrations during the first two months of the year. Specifically, motor vehicle registrations reached 9,020 during January and February, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service’s (Cystat) latest report. This marks a 15.1 per […]

Cyprus recorded a 4.9 per cent increase in its industrial turnover index during December 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the latest figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index, which uses 2021 as a base year of 100, reached 139.8 units for the month, highlighting a resilient […]

Retail trade turnover in Cyprus increased in both value and volume terms during January of this year, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The service reported that both the value index of retail trade turnover and the volume index of retail trade turnover recorded gains compared with January 2025. Specifically, the […]

During the State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, 2026, President John Mahama claimed that data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows that one million people found employment between the first and third quarters of 2025.

The Cyprus Industrial Production Index rose to 113.0 units in December 2025, marking a 3.5 per cent increase compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service…