Cypriots’ reliance on social media — for communication, information and entertainment — is once again confirmed in the latest figures published on Thursday by the Statistical Service.
According to the findings of a dedicated survey, more than nine in ten people (93.6%) use the internet at least once a week. Usage gradually declines with age: from 98.5% among those aged 16–24 to 81.5% in the 55–74 group. Education level also plays a role, with higher-educated individuals using the internet far more frequently (98.9%) than those with lower education levels (75.9%).
What Cypriots Did Most Online in Q1 2025
The most popular online activities during the first quarter of 2025 were:
- Internet calls: 96.4%
- Messaging apps (Skype, Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber): 96.2%
- Social networks (Facebook, X): 92.3%
- Reading online news: 91.1%
- Searching for product or service information: 88.2%
- Education-related use of the internet also maintains a visible presence:
- Used online learning material: 20.5%
- Attended an online lesson: 17.8%
- Communicated with teachers or classmates via audio/video tools: 17.8%
E-Government: Uptake Continues to Grow
Between April 2024 and March 2025:
- 62.7% received information electronically from government services
- 52.0% accessed information stored for them by public authorities
- 31.9% accessed databases or public registries online
E-Commerce: Still High, Slightly Lower Than Last Year
Online shopping saw a mild decrease:
62.0% made an online purchase in Q1 2025
(compared with 63.6% in the same period of 2024)
Most popular digital subscription categories:
Streaming films/series/sports: 43.5%
Music streaming services: 18.3%
Game streaming: 9.5%
Health and fitness apps: 7.5%
Among those aged 16–74 who ordered or purchased online:
Event tickets: 58.6%
Accommodation services: 53.2%
Transport services: 50.3%