Cyprus vs Iceland: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes
Cyprus
3,669
in 2023
Iceland
2,997
in 2023
Cyprus rank
124th
Iceland rank
127th
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes over time
- Cyprus
- Iceland
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 3,669 against 2,997 in Iceland, a difference of 672.
That makes Cyprus's figure about 1.2 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Iceland ahead.
Cyprus ranks 124th and Iceland ranks 127th of 185 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 90.25 | 315.25 | 225 | Iceland |
| 1990s | 1,079 | 1,429 | 350 | Iceland |
| 2000s | 1,586 | 1,905 | 319.8 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 2,644 | 2,140 | 503.67 | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 3,710 | 3,048 | 662.5 | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes, Cyprus or Iceland?
- Cyprus, at 3,669 against 2,997 in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes between Cyprus and Iceland?
- 672, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iceland?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Cyprus and Iceland rank globally for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 124th and Iceland ranks 127th of 185 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release