Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Cyprus
Cyprus: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 6.35 units per square kilometre in 2023. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Cyprus, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Cyprus stood at 6.35 units per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Cyprus peaked at 7.48 units per square kilometre in 1971 and was at its lowest, 4.99 units per square kilometre, in 1982.
That places Cyprus 124th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.48 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 7.15 units per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 6.95 units per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 6.87 units per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 6.13 units per square kilometre | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 6.13 units per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 5.99 units per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 5.97 units per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 5.88 units per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 5.47 units per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 5.27 units per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 4.99 units per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 5 units per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 5.05 units per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 5.13 units per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 5.52 units per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 5.87 units per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 6.12 units per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 6.35 units per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 6.58 units per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 6.81 units per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 6.87 units per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 6.96 units per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 7.02 units per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 7.02 units per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 7 units per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 7.01 units per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 6.95 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 6.92 units per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 6.89 units per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 6.9 units per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 6.8 units per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 6.68 units per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 6.63 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 6.46 units per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 6.25 units per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 6.15 units per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 6.04 units per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 5.93 units per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 5.88 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 5.87 units per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 5.85 units per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 5.75 units per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 5.82 units per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 5.9 units per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 6.05 units per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 6.18 units per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 6.33 units per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 6.41 units per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 6.34 units per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 6.2 units per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 6.35 units per square kilometre | +2.3% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 6.35 units per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 8 units per square kilometre, 79% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 6.35 units per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.22 units per square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.5 units per square kilometre | 5.88 units per square kilometre | 7.48 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.48 units per square kilometre | 4.99 units per square kilometre | 6.35 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.91 units per square kilometre | 6.58 units per square kilometre | 7.02 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.57 units per square kilometre | 6.04 units per square kilometre | 6.92 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.96 units per square kilometre | 5.75 units per square kilometre | 6.33 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.32 units per square kilometre | 6.2 units per square kilometre | 6.41 units per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 121 Mexico 6.89 units per square kilometre compare
- 122 Slovenia 6.59 units per square kilometre compare
- 123 Portugal 6.54 units per square kilometre compare
- 125 Fiji 6.32 units per square kilometre compare
- 126 South Africa 6.2 units per square kilometre compare
- 127 Panama 5.96 units per square kilometre compare
More education data for Cyprus
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,083 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 137 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,059 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,211 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,230 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 60,596 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0446 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Cyprus?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Cyprus was 6.35 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 7.48 units per square kilometre in 1971.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.99 units per square kilometre in 1982.
- How does Cyprus rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Cyprus ranks 124th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.