Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 58,808 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
58,808
Change on year
up 11.1%
World rank
130th
of 200 countries
All-time high
58,808
in 2024
All-time low
698
in 1971
Years of data
50
1971–2024
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 58,808 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 74.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 58,808 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 698, in 1971.
That places Cyprus 130th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 698 | — |
| 1972 | 810 | +16.0% |
| 1973 | 921 | +13.7% |
| 1974 | 849 | -7.8% |
| 1978 | 1,097 | +29.2% |
| 1979 | 1,455 | +32.6% |
| 1980 | 1,522 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 1,940 | +27.5% |
| 1982 | 1,977 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 1,804 | -8.8% |
| 1984 | 2,201 | +22.0% |
| 1985 | 2,580 | +17.2% |
| 1986 | 3,134 | +21.5% |
| 1987 | 3,419 | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 4,247 | +24.2% |
| 1989 | 5,066 | +19.3% |
| 1990 | 5,852 | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 6,554 | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 5,898 | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 6,263 | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 6,732 | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 7,765 | +15.3% |
| 1996 | 8,874 | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 9,982 | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 10,842 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 10,414 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 11,934 | +14.6% |
| 2002 | 13,927 | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 18,272 | +31.2% |
| 2004 | 20,849 | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 20,078 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 20,587 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 22,227 | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 25,688 | +15.6% |
| 2009 | 30,986 | +20.6% |
| 2010 | 32,233 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 32,118 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 31,772 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 31,965 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 33,674 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 37,166 | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 40,347 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 45,263 | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 47,169 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 50,211 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 53,192 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 53,508 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 52,996 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 52,936 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 58,808 | +11.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 58,808 is below the median for high income countries, which is 158,952, 37% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 58,808 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294,128, 20% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 971.67 | 698 | 1,455 | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,789 | 1,522 | 5,066 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,640 | 5,852 | 10,842 | 9 |
| 2000s | 19,496 | 10,414 | 30,986 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,192 | 31,772 | 50,211 | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,288 | 52,936 | 58,808 | 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Cyprus was 58,808 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 58,808 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 698 in 1971.
- How does Cyprus rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 130th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release