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Software Development in Cyprus - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

CY-J6201 October 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€2.3bn

2019-2024 1.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

6,167

2019-2024 5.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

1,080

2019-2024 0.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XXX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Software Development in Cyprus market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Cyprus compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Cyprus

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#19 In Europe
Business
#31 In Europe
Employees
#31 In Europe
Wages
#32 In Europe

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European software developers' revenue is forecast to drop at a compound annual rate of 2.8% over the five years through 2024 to €374.1 billion due to challenging economic conditions. Software development revenue has been supported by rising digitisation and technological developments throughout the continent. The industry has been characterised by acquisitions, as global developers have sought to remain on top of market trends and protect their competitive positions by acquiring smaller businesses, particularly niche developers.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Software Development in Cyprus

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024

There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Software Development in Cyprus industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.

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What is the market size of the Software Development industry in Cyprus in 2024?

The market size of the Software Development industry in Cyprus is €2.3bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Software Development in Cyprus industry in 2024?

There are 1,080 businesses in the Software Development industry in Cyprus, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Software Development industry in Cyprus grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Software Development industry in Cyprus has been declining at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Software Development industry in Cyprus over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Software Development industry in Cyprus is expected to grow.

What does the Software Development in Cyprus include?

Systems software and Application software are part of the Software Development industry.

How competitive is the Software Development industry in Cyprus?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Software Development industry in Cyprus.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Industry participants develop and adapt software, which includes writing, modifying and supporting computer code, databases and webpages. Developers also customise software so that it is functional within clients’ information system environment and offer select after-sale services.

Related Terms

Cloud ComputingSoftware As A Service (SAAS)Fintech

What's included in this industry?

Systems softwareApplication softwareSupport services

Companies

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

6201 - Computer programming activities in Cyprus

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Software Development in Cyprus industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Software Development in Cyprus industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Software Development in Cyprus industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Software Development in Cyprus industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Custom-made software appeals to technical industries. Engineering and architectural businesses are heavily reliant on computer software to design, while scientific researchers use programs to measure processes and record data.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Software Development in Cyprus industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Software Development in Cyprus industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Software Development in Cyprus industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Cyprus
  • Total Exports into Cyprus
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Low concentration is a product of a saturated market. Low market share concentration reflects the fragmented nature of the industry outside of the global software houses.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Software Development in Cyprus located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 0 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Opportunities remain for small companies. Small software development businesses will flood the market in the coming years to take advantage of market niches, raising competitive pressures.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Software Development in Cyprus industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Labour costs are high. Software development companies require specialised staff to conduct highly skilled and labour-intensive coding and testing tasks. The majority of workers have advanced qualifications so take-home big salaries.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Software Development in Cyprus industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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