Cyprus Records the Lowest Remote Work Rate in the EU

In 2024, Cyprus saw the lowest rate of remote work among all European Union countries. The majority of residents continued to work from the office last year.

According to the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), the Netherlands led the way, with 83% of workers engaged in remote work.

The study revealed that most Cypriots—78% of women and 75% of men—remained office-based. As a result, just 25% of men and 22% of women worked remotely. Eurofound’s data highlights the significant differences in remote work opportunities across European countries.

Across Europe, there’s a clear trend of declining remote work opportunities. The share of remote jobs has dropped, falling from 24% in 2022 to 14% in 2024.

LinkedIn data shows that, despite growing demand after the pandemic, the number of remote job openings began to decrease in 2023. Additionally, gender divides in remote work persist across most EU countries.

The drop in remote work is especially notable among women, with the percentage of those working from home decreasing from 14% in 2022 to 10% in 2024. Among men, the figure fell from 10% to 7%.

For European men, the hybrid work model is most preferred. Although 68% of both men and women worked in offices in 2024, 27% opted for hybrid arrangements. Among women, 22% used this flexible work option.

Interest in flexible working environments remains strong: in 2024, only 24% of workers chose to work fully from home. The majority still favors remote work a few times a week—56% of women and 54% of men.