Cyprus, Nicosia

Cyprus is the EU leader in AI usage among youth

15.02.2026 / 18:54
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More than 75% of young people in Cyprus use generative artificial intelligence tools. This is evidenced by Eurostat data for 2025.

According to statistics, 76.5% of Cypriots aged 16–24 used AI tools last year—the highest rate among EU countries. The EU average stands at 63.8%.

What youth use AI for:

  • 44.2% — for personal purposes
  • 39.3% — for studies
  • 15.8% — for work

For comparison, among the total EU population, only 9.4% use AI for educational purposes.

Leaders and outsiders in the EU:

  • ?? Greece — 83.5%
  • ?? Estonia — 82.8%
  • ?? Czech Republic — 78.5%

Lowest indicators:

  • ?? Romania — 44.1%
  • ?? Italy — 47.2%
  • ?? Poland — 49.3%

Experts attribute these results to the high digital activity of young people and the widespread use of online technologies in learning.

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