Cyprus vs Iceland: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
Cyprus
43.3%
in 2023
Iceland
42.2%
in 2023
Cyprus rank
23rd
Iceland rank
26th
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- Cyprus
- Iceland
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 43.3% against 42.2% in Iceland, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iceland ahead.
Cyprus ranks 23rd and Iceland ranks 26th of 108 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.7% | 38.5% | 8.8% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 35.0% | 40.8% | 5.7% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 40.4% | 42.9% | 2.4% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Cyprus or Iceland?
- Cyprus, at 43.3% against 42.2% in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Cyprus and Iceland?
- 1.1%, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iceland?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Cyprus and Iceland rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- Cyprus ranks 23rd and Iceland ranks 26th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.