Protest and civil unrestElevated
Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
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Cyprus political and security risk assessment
Cyprus carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 14 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Cyprus
What is the political and security risk in Cyprus right now?
Cyprus carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 14 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Little changed at Low, with no standing risk flags.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 3.8% in 2025 with inflation at 0.1%.
What are the main risks of operating in Cyprus?
Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What has changed recently in Cyprus?
Cyprus moved up 1 this week and was flat over the last 12 weeks, from 14 to 14.
- Protest and riot reporting up week on week
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Cyprus stays in the Low band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Fuels make up 63% of goods exports (2025 data), so security events can move energy supply and prices.
Trade equals 189% of GDP (2025 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$41.2 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth3.8%Latest data, 2025
Inflation0.1%Latest data, 2025
Trade189% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Fuel exports63% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Population1.4 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Cyprus threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Cyprus for business?
Cyprus carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 14 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Cyprus?
The main risk drivers are protest and civil unrest (elevated); armed conflict and political violence (guarded). Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
What is the outlook for Cyprus?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Cyprus stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Cyprus risk assessment updated?
The Cyprus threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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