Cyprus: Polls and trends for the Cypriot election 2026

Current Election Trend for Cyprus

AKEL
27.8
DISY
25.7
ELAM
17.4
DIKO
9.7
KOSP
4.9
DIPA
3.3
EDEK
3.2
Volt
1.8
Sonst.
6.2
Next election: 2026
The next parliamentary election in Cyprus is expected to take place in 2026.
Government might not stay in office
In the current election trend, the government parties receive 41.4% of the votes.

Who is leading in the election trend in Cyprus?

In the current election trend in Cyprus, AKEL leads with 27.8%. This is a significant increase of +5.5 percentage points since the last election.

DISY experiences slight losses compared to the last election and lands at 25.7% (-2.1).

ELAM reaches 17.4%. This is a significant increase of +10.6 percentage points since the last election.

DIKO experiences slight losses compared to the last election and lands at 9.7% (-1.6).

KOSP reaches 4.9% and thus maintains the level of the last election (+0.5 percentage points).

DIPA (3.3%), EDEK (3.2%) and Volt (1.8%) fail to meet the percentage threshold and could not enter parliament.

6.2% would vote for another small party in current polls (Other).

Which polls were considered in the election trend?

For the election trend, polls from various polling institutes from the last 3 months were analyzed. These include polls from IMR/Unic, for example. The latest poll from each institute was considered, and then, taking into account various factors, it was recalculated into a weighted average. The election trend is therefore more robust against outliers from individual institutes and provides a quick overview of the political mood in the country.

Therefore, the will of at least 1000 individuals was considered in the polls of the election trend. Election polls are not predictions of the election outcome but reflect the current mood during the respective poll period.

What values do the small parties have?

Representative polls are subject to statistical fluctuations and have a margin of error of 1.5 to 3 percentage points. Some polling institutes only mention small parties with a value of 3% or higher. PolitPro does not conduct its own polls and therefore has no more detailed information about small parties. To calculate reliable values, parties are only considered in the election trend if they are explicitly listed in at least half of all polls.

Polls are usually a projection. This means that the raw data is modified by the institutes based on various criteria to come as close as possible to the possible outcome of an election. However, the exact calculation methods of the polling institutes are not publicly known.

Could the government stay in office?

If there were an election this Sunday in Cyprus, the government from DISY and DIKO would secure 41.4% of the virtual seats. The government could thus not remain in office.

Which parties would enter parliament?

In the current election trend, 5 parties could enter parliament: AKEL, DISY, ELAM, DIKO and KOSP reach the necessary percentages to surpass the parliamentary threshold.

To calculate virtual seats, all parties in the election trend that achieve sufficient votes to surpass the parliamentary threshold are considered. Since polls only determine the voting intentions of parties, compensation and overhang mandates cannot be taken into account.

Are non-voters considered in the election trend?

When presenting election polls and results, non-voters are not considered: the votes cast for a party are calculated in relation to the number of valid second votes cast. Non-voters as well as invalid votes (including blank votes) are ignored. For comparison: In the last election, the voter turnout was 65.7% - 34.3% of the eligible population were non-voters or cast invalid votes.

Why does PolitPro show the political orientation of parties?

To make parties comparable across borders and provide a quick overview of political events, we show the rough political orientation of parties. These are rough categorizations and can never capture all the positions of the parties. The respective election programs of the parties provide a complete overview of their positions.

Current Election Trend for EU-Parliament

Cyprus
· 6 / 720 seats
EU-Parliament
29
27.5
14.5
11.6
4.3
4.3
2.9
1.4
1.4
3.1

Latest polls for Cyprus

IMR/Unic
· 2 months ago
2 months ago
Open Details
27.8
25.7
17.4
9.7
4.9
3.3
3.2
1.8
0.7
5.5
Symmetron
· 2 years ago
2 years ago
Open Details
25.5
23.3
12.8
6.7
6.3
4.9
2.3
12.2

What is the latest poll for Cyprus?

The latest poll for the election in Cyprus was published by IMR/Unic. The parties achieve the following values: AKEL 27.8%, DISY 25.7%, ELAM 17.4%, DIKO 9.7%, KOSP 4.9%, DIPA 3.3%, EDEK 3.2%, Volt 1.8% and KEKK 0.7%.

Coalitions

56
AKEL
19
DIKO
6
KOSP
3
DISY
17
ELAM
11
Majority requires 29 seats
AKEL + DIKO + KOSP
DISY + DIKO + KOSP
DISY + DIKO
23

Which coalitions are currently possible in Cyprus?

In current election polls, various coalitions would be possible: each achieve a majority in parliament.

Information on the Coalition Overview

The overview of possible coalitions for the election in Cyprus shows the main coalition possibilities. The coalitions are calculated based on the virtual seats of the election trend. Only parties that surpass the percentage threshold with their votes are considered. A complete overview of coalition possibilities can be found through the link below.

The number on the right indicates how many percent of the virtual seats a coalition would reach. From 50% of the votes, a coalition has realistic chances of forming the government. The icon above a bar on the right indicates the political orientation of a coalition (Left, right, center).

Election trend by party at a glance

Party 30 days 3 months 6 months 12 months Since election
AKEL
DISY
ELAM
DIKO
KOSP
DIPA
EDEK
Volt
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Cyprus — National parliament voting intention

Information on the Development of the Election Trend

The line chart provides an overview of the development of the election trend in Cyprus in recent years. For this, the current election trend is recorded as a data point every Sunday and added to the chart. The course of the poll values can reveal short-term and long-term trends in polls and election polls. The last election in Cyprus took place on 30.05.2021.

Government and parliament

Nicos Anastasiades
Head of government
Parties in parliament
Seats in parliament : 56
Government & opposition
Government : 26
Opposition : 30
Political orientation
Left-leaning parties : 27
Right-leaning parties : 21

Which parties are in the parliament of Cyprus?

In the parliament of Cyprus, there are 56 representatives from 7 parties. 26 representatives are part of the government from DISY and DIKO. The opposition from AKEL, ELAM, SYPOL, DIPA and KOSP has 30 representatives.

27 of the representatives are politically more left-leaning, while 21 representatives are politically more right-leaning.

Who governs in Cyprus?

Nicos Anastasiades governs in Cyprus with a coalition of DISY and DIKO.

Parliamentary election in Cyprus 2026

The Parliamentary election in Cyprus 2026 will probably take place in 2026. Once the results are in, the election results will be posted on this page.

Nicos Anastasiades is currently governing with a Coalition of the center of DISY and DIKO. In the last Parliamentary election in Cyprus in 2021, DISY (27.8% - 17 seats), AKEL (22.3% - 15 seats), DIKO (11.3% - 9 seats), ELAM (6.8% - 4 seats), SYPOL (6.7% - 4 seats), DIPA (6.1% - 4 seats) and KOSP (4.4% - 3 seats) entered parliament. The turnout of that election was 65.7%.

FAQ

When is the next election in Cyprus?

The next election in Cyprus is expected to take place in the year 2026.

Who is the president of Cyprus?

The head of state of Cyprus is Nicos Anastasiades.

Who governs in Cyprus?

Nicos Anastasiades governs in Cyprus with a coalition of DISY and DIKO.

What is the electoral threshold in Cyprus?

The electoral threshold in Cyprus is 2/56, approximately 3.57%.

What is the latest poll for Cyprus?

The latest poll for the election in Cyprus was published by IMR/Unic. The parties achieve the following values: AKEL 27.8%, DISY 25.7%, ELAM 17.4%, DIKO 9.7%, KOSP 4.9%, DIPA 3.3%, EDEK 3.2%, Volt 1.8% and KEKK 0.7%.

Which parties are in the parliament of Cyprus?

In the parliament of Cyprus, there are 56 representatives from 7 parties. 26 representatives are part of the government from DISY and DIKO. The opposition from AKEL, ELAM, SYPOL, DIPA and KOSP has 30 representatives.