There is no clear definition in developed countries. Generally speaking, whether a country is developed or not is evaluated by per capita gross national product, industrialization level and scientific and technological level. According to the information released by the World Bank, the National Monetary Fund and the United Nations development and technology agencies, Cyprus has become a developed country before 200 1.
Is Cyprus a developed country? I. Gross domestic product per capita
The per capita GDP of Cyprus in 20 19 has exceeded 3. It has exceeded the GDP measurement threshold of $20,000 per capita in developed countries. Although the Cyprus GDP in 20 13-20 14 was greatly affected by the events of the Bank of Cyprus, it has recovered to the pre-event level in 20 17 and continues to grow.
Therefore, GDP per capita can be regarded as Cyprus of developed countries.
Second, the level of industrialization.
This has a lot to do with Cyprus's financial center, shipping hub and rich oil and gas resources.
1, offshore financial center
Cyprus's generous tax system attracts investors from all over the world. Many non-EU companies regard Cyprus as an entry point for investing in Europe. The Ministry of Commerce has become the fastest growing sector in Cyprus' economy and the most important industrial sector in Cyprus.
2. Shipping center
Cyprus has one of the largest ship management centers in the world, and there are 50 ship management companies in Cyprus. By 2020, Cyprus' commercial fleet will rank 1 1 in the world and third in the EU. Geographically, Cyprus has become an important supply station and storage transfer station on European and Far East routes, with direct flights to more than 20 important ports around the world/KLOC-0 and berths with different water depths.
3. Oil and gas industry
20 19 ExxonMobil announced the discovery of the world's third largest natural gas in Cyprus, which is expected to become an alternative energy source in Europe. In addition, according to the survey, the undeveloped natural gas reserves between Cyprus and Israel are almost the total amount of natural gas consumed in the world every year.
With the implementation of the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline project, more and more foreign companies are investing in the oil and gas industry in Cyprus.
Three. Human development index
The statistical indicators of human development index are used to measure the key aspects of human development, which are related to national life expectancy, education and per capita income indicators. A human development index above 0.8 is considered as a very high threshold of development index. In 20 18, the human development index of Cyprus was 0, which proved that the country's development index was very high.
Therefore, Cyprus is a highly developed and wealthy country with a high level of GDP industrialization and human development. Driven by the East Mediterranean natural gas project, rich oil and gas reserves will become a new driving force for economic growth, and now is a good time to invest.