This web page presents information about the work of the IMF in Cyprus, including the activities of the IMF Resident Representative Office. Additional information can be found on the Cyprus and IMF country page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Cyprus.
At a Glance: Cyprus and the IMF
- Current IMF membership: 191 countries
- Member since December 21, 1961
- Quota: SDR 303.8 million
- The 2024 Article IV Consultation was discussed by the Executive Board on May 22, 2024
- Each member country of the IMF is assigned a quota, based broadly on its relative position in the world economy. A member country's quota determines its maximum financial commitment to the IMF, its voting power, and has a bearing on its access to IMF financing.
- Cyprus is represented in the Executive Board
- The Executive Board is responsible for conducting the day-to-day business of the IMF. It is composed of 24 Directors, who are appointed or elected by member countries or by groups of countries. The Managing Director serves as its Chairman. The Board usually meets several times each week. It carries out its work largely on the basis of papers prepared by IMF management and staff.
IMF’s Work on Cyprus
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Cyprus: Technical Assistance Report-Managing Government Employment and Compensation
April 11, 2025
Series:Technical Assistance Report No. 2025/040
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Cyprus: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
March 28, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met with the Cypriot authorities during March 17–28, 2025 to discuss recent economic developments, the outlook and risks, and policy priorities. At the conclusion of the visit, Mr. Alex Pienkowski, IMF mission chief for Cyprus, made the following statement.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Cyprus
May 28, 2024
Cyprus recovered swiftly from the pandemic and has proven resilient to multiple adverse shocks. Growth moderated in 2023 but remained robust, above the euro area (EA) average, supported by a continued recovery in tourism, financial services and expanding ICT activity, and strong investments. Headline inflation has fallen below 2 percent, supported by declining energy prices and tighter monetary policy, but core inflation has been more persistent. Strong fiscal performance continues driven by robust revenue growth and contributing to a large decline in public debt. The banking sector has sizable capital and liquidity buffers, and despite tight financial conditions, risks appear to have declined.
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May 28, 2024
Series:Country Report No. 2024/138
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May 28, 2024
Series:Country Report No. 2024/137
Regional Economic Outlook
April 25, 2025
The global economy is undergoing substantial changes, driven by fundamental shifts in trade policies. This comes at a time of deep structural transformations related to aging populations, high energy costs, and technological change. Europe’s economy is affected by these developments as it has only now begun to recover from recent shocks, its public spending needs are rising, public debt is high, and medium-term growth prospects are weak. The April 2025 outlook presents a downgrade in growth rates for the region, alongside a faster approach of inflation to targets. Risks to the outlook are to the downside and relate to a worsening of trade disputes and uncertainty. To navigate these turbulent times, Europe must prioritize the preservation of openness, manage the impact of policy shocks and market volatility through balanced macroeconomic policies, and complete its single market while addressing national growth reforms. The potential benefits of these actions could be substantial.Read the Report