Cyprus vs Spain: Duration of compulsory education in years
Cyprus
10
in 2025
Spain
10
in 2025
Cyprus rank
30th
Spain rank
30th
Duration of compulsory education in years over time
- Cyprus
- Spain
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 10 against 10 in Spain, a difference of 0.
Across all 28 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 30th and Spain ranks 30th of 73 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | 10 | 1 | Spain |
| 2000s | 9.5 | 10 | 0.5 | Spain |
| 2010s | 10 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 10 | 10 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education in years, Cyprus or Spain?
- Cyprus, at 10 against 10 in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education in years between Cyprus and Spain?
- 0, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Spain?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Spain rank globally for duration of compulsory education in years?
- Cyprus ranks 30th and Spain ranks 30th of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Duration of compulsory education in years. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.