Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 60,596 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
60,596
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
165th
of 218 countries
All-time high
69,160
in 1971
All-time low
46,095
in 1982
Years of data
53
1971–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Cyprus is 60,596, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 69,160 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 46,095, in 1982.
That places Cyprus 165th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 69,160 | — |
| 1972 | 66,027 | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 64,186 | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 63,446 | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 56,649 | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 56,602 | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 55,366 | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 55,166 | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 54,309 | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 50,579 | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 48,701 | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 46,095 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 46,198 | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 46,653 | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 47,381 | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 50,990 | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 54,254 | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 56,530 | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 58,720 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 60,841 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 62,962 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 63,454 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 64,313 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 64,907 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 64,884 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 64,660 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 64,761 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 64,248 | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 63,952 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 63,637 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 63,717 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 62,868 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 61,731 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 61,247 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 59,710 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 57,785 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 56,799 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 55,837 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 54,806 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 54,371 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 54,272 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 54,069 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 53,129 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 53,773 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 54,541 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 55,862 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 57,079 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 58,473 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 59,195 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 58,543 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 57,327 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 58,672 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 60,596 | +3.3% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 60,596 is below the median for high income countries, which is 236,668, 26% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 60,596 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 432,238, 14% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 60,101 | 54,309 | 69,160 | 9 |
| 1980s | 50,610 | 46,095 | 58,720 | 10 |
| 1990s | 63,892 | 60,841 | 64,907 | 9 |
| 2000s | 60,728 | 55,837 | 63,952 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55,038 | 53,129 | 58,473 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58,867 | 57,327 | 60,596 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
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 in Cyprus?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Cyprus was 60,596 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 69,160 in 1971.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,095 in 1982.
- How does Cyprus rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 165th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release