Survey: 90% of Turkish Cypriots believe things are going wrong in Northern Cyprus

The Center for Migration, Identity, and Rights (CMIRS) conducted a survey in December 2025 among 500 people in Northern Cyprus, which showed that 90% of respondents believe that the country is heading in the wrong direction.

Survey participants identified the main issues as the economy, the Cyprus problem, the healthcare system, corruption, infrastructure, and the incompetence of political leaders. Regarding personal finances, 64.6% of respondents expect a deterioration in the next two years, while only 7% predict an improvement. Evaluations of the country's economic condition are even more pessimistic: 69.2% foresee a worsening and 9.2% an improvement.

Regarding trust in institutions, the greatest confidence among the population is in the judiciary, the police, and the presidency. The least trust is shown in the government, trade unions, parliament, and political parties. The satisfaction index also reflects these preferences: the highest satisfaction is noted with the courts, police, and presidency; the lowest with the government, trade unions, and the media.

CMIRS notes that this is a regular quarterly study, the results of which are compared with previous periods, allowing for the tracking of public opinion dynamics.