Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Cyprus
Cyprus: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 2,825 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Cyprus, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Cyprus stood at 2,825.
The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 16,887 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2,643, in 2023.
Cyprus ranks 111th of 149 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,463 | 8,463 | 8,463 | 1 |
| 2000s | 13,199 | 7,825 | 16,887 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,822 | 2,957 | 12,390 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,617 | 2,643 | 5,488 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More education data for Cyprus
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5,389 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 105.26 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 105.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Cyprus was 2,825 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 16,887 in 2007.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,643 in 2023.
- How does Cyprus rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 111th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. 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, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release