Tourist arrivals to Cyprus surged in November, according to the state statistical service (Cystat), highlighting the sector’s continued strength and its importance to the island’s economic performance.
Specifically, tourist arrivals reached 234,580 in November 2025, compared with 179,941 in November 2024, recording a 30.4 per cent increase, according to official data released by Cystat. For the period from January to November 2025, total tourist arrivals amounted to 4,377,114, up from 3,907,137 in the corresponding period of 2024, reflecting a 12 per cent rise year on year.
The United Kingdom remained the largest source of tourism for Cyprus in November, accounting for 22.7 per cent of total arrivals, or 53,267 visitors, reinforcing its long-standing role as the island’s key market. Poland followed as the second-largest market with 13.2 per cent, corresponding to 30,983 arrivals, while Israel ranked third with 11.4 per cent, or 26,816 visitors.
Germany contributed 10.4 per cent of total arrivals in November, amounting to 24,361 tourists.
Source: Cyprus Mail
