Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Cyprus
Cyprus: Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government was 12.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Cyprus, 1981–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in UIS calculation.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Cyprus is 12.5%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Cyprus peaked at 17.6% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1981.
Cyprus ranks 103rd of 197 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.
Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | UIS calculation | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 13.9% | — |
| 2000 | 14.3% | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 14.3% | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 14.9% | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 16.5% | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 15.8% | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 15.8% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 16.2% | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 16.7% | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 17.6% | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 17.2% | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 15.6% | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 15.5% | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 15.4% | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 12.3% | -19.7% |
| 2015 | 14.7% | +18.8% |
| 2016 | 15.4% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 14.8% | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 12.1% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 11.9% | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 12.5% | +4.7% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 12.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.8%, 1.1× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 12.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.9%, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.0% | 0.0% | 13.9% | 7 |
| 2000s | 15.9% | 14.3% | 17.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.6% | 12.3% | 15.6% | 8 |
| 2020s | 12.2% | 11.9% | 12.5% | 3 |
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 expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Cyprus?
- Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Cyprus was 12.5% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest expenditure on education as a percentage of total government recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 17.6% in 2008.
- What is the lowest expenditure on education as a percentage of total government recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1981.
- How does Cyprus rank for expenditure on education as a percentage of total government?
- Cyprus ranks 103rd out of 197 countries with data for 2022.
- Is expenditure on education as a percentage of total government rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. 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 Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government expenditure (%) (UIS calculation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release