Fact check
AI analysis“Over the past three years, more and more Israelis have been investing in Cyprus”
Reasoning
Multiple primary sources (Cyprus Statistical Service, Ministry of Finance, Property Registry, Reuters) show increases in Israeli‑origin FDI, real‑estate projects, and buyer share from 2022/2023 through 2025, indicating growing Israeli investment. However, two sources report a dip in 2024 and a plateau in 2025, suggesting the growth was not steady across the entire three‑year span. The preponderance of data supports the claim, but the contradictions prevent a full verification.
On confidence: Evidence leans toward an upward trend but includes notable contradictory data points
Important context
The claim assumes a consistent rise over three years. While aggregate figures show a net increase (e.g., €52 M in 2023 to €118 M in 2025), the 2024 dip and 2025 plateau reported by independent outlets highlight volatility. Different metrics (FDI vs. real‑estate projects vs. buyer share) may capture different aspects of investment.
Evidence
Supporting (4)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceCyprus Statistical Service – Foreign Direct Investment by Country (2023‑2025)
Israeli‑origin FDI increased from €52 million in 2023 to €118 million in 2025, representing a 127% rise over the three‑year period.
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceCyprus Ministry of Finance – Annual Report 2025 (Investment Section)
The report notes that Israeli investment in the real‑estate sector grew 45% year‑on‑year in 2025, with 312 new Israeli‑owned projects registered.
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceCyprus Property Registry – Israeli Buyer Statistics 2024
In 2024, Israeli nationals accounted for 18% of all foreign property purchases, up from 11% in 2022.
- Tier 2 — Independent reportingindependent originReuters – Israeli investors flood Cyprus property market
Real‑estate agents say Israeli buyers have surged by roughly 60% since 2023, driving up prices in coastal towns.
Contradicting (2)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceCyprus Statistical Service – Foreign Direct Investment by Country (2024)
Israeli‑origin FDI fell to €48 million in 2024, a 7% decline from the €52 million recorded in 2023.
- Tier 2 — Independent reportingindependent originCyprus Mail – Israeli investment plateaus amid market saturation
Analysts argue that after a rapid rise in 2022‑2023, Israeli capital has levelled off, with 2025 figures matching those of 2024.
Limitations
Data are limited to reported figures up to 2025 and early 2026; some sources are not independent (government releases). Definitions of "investment" vary across reports, and short‑term fluctuations may not reflect longer trends. The evidence does not cover the entire three‑year period uniformly, leaving some uncertainty about the consistency of the increase.
- Last verified:
- Sep 26, 2026, 5:01 PM CDT
- Pipeline:
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- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Ever more Israelis moving to and investing in CyprusDeutsche Welle