Eurostat: Cyprus naturalisation rate just 1.2 %, far below EU average
Eurostat figures published 31 March show Cyprus’ 2024 naturalisation rate at 1.21 %, well below the EU’s 2.73 % average. Stringent language rules and the post-2020 halt of the investment-citizenship scheme keep passport grants low, prompting talk of reforms to woo skilled professionals. Companies relocating staff should plan for long permit-renewal cycles and leverage tax incentives while citizenship pathways remain narrow.
Apr 1, 2026
