Nicosia:Revenue from tourism in Cyprus experienced a decline of 3.4% in August 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, totaling 562.0 million pounds as per the latest data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the results of the Passengers Survey conducted by the Statistical Service revealed the drop in revenue from tourism, previously recorded at 581.8 million pounds in August 2025. For the period of January to August 2026, the total revenue from tourism was estimated at 2,319.8 million pounds, reflecting a 6.2% decrease from the 2,472.9 million pounds reported during the same period in 2025.

The average expenditure per tourist remained relatively stable, with each person spending approximately 965.81 pounds in August 2026, compared to 966.41 pounds in August 2025. The United Kingdom continued to be the largest source of tourists, accounting for 30.5% of the total visitors in August 2026, with an average daily expenditure of 104.13 pounds. Tourists from Israel, the second largest market, constituted 23.3% of total tourists, spending 178.44 pounds on average per day. Polish tourists, making up 6.3% of the market, spent an average of 92.40 pounds daily.