Cyprus vs Turkey: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Cyprus
15.9%
in 2023
Turkey
15.8%
in 2023
Cyprus rank
14th
Turkey rank
15th

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time

  • Cyprus
  • Turkey
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How they compare

Cyprus currently reports 15.9% against 15.8% in Turkey, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Cyprus ahead.

Cyprus ranks 14th and Turkey ranks 15th of 81 countries.

Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cyprus Turkey Difference Ahead
2010s 10.8% 2.0% 8.8% Cyprus
2020s 15.5% 15.5% 0.0% Cyprus

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Cyprus or Turkey?
Cyprus, at 15.9% against 15.8% in Turkey as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Cyprus and Turkey?
0.1%, with Cyprus ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Turkey?
7 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Cyprus and Turkey rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Cyprus ranks 14th and Turkey ranks 15th of 81 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
81 places, 899 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.