Workplace accidents in Cyprus fell for an eighth consecutive year in 2025, with the Accident Index declining by 7.2% compared with 2024, according to an analysis released by the Department of Labour Inspection.
The figures show a 55.3% reduction in the Accident Index since 2017, a trend the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance attributed to ongoing efforts to strengthen workplace safety and accident prevention.
The sharpest declines last year were recorded in:
- Wholesale and retail trade (-15.2%)
- Transport and storage (-8.8%)
- Hotels and restaurants (-7.3%)
Construction and manufacturing remain problem areas
Despite the overall improvement, construction and manufacturing continue to record the largest number of workplace accidents.
Since 2019, accident rates in the two sectors have fallen by 42.5% and 39.6% respectively.
However, compared with 2024, accident rates increased by 3.9% in construction and 11.7% in manufacturing.
The construction sector remains a particular concern, accounting for 18% of all workplace accidents in 2025, up from 15.3% the previous year.
Falls remain the leading cause
Falls continue to be the most common cause of workplace accidents.
According to the analysis, 31.4% of all workplace accidents in Cyprus were linked to falls, while the figure rises to 38.7% in the construction sector.
The Department of Labour Inspection said further preventive measures and collective protection systems are needed, particularly on construction sites.
Awareness campaign under way
The department noted that a targeted awareness campaign on falls from height at construction sites has been running since March 2026 through traditional and social media.
While Cyprus continues to perform below the EU average for workplace accident rates, according to Eurostat data, the ministry stressed there is no room for complacency.
It said inspection, prevention and awareness initiatives will continue, with the long-term goal remaining "Zero Workplace Accidents."
The analysis covers accidents that resulted in an employee being absent from work for more than three calendar days.
Source: CNA
