Expenditure on tertiary education in Cyprus
Cyprus: Expenditure on tertiary education was 20.8% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on tertiary education in Cyprus, 1970–2016
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of government expenditure on education.
Analysis
In 2016, expenditure on tertiary education in Cyprus stood at 20.8%.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on tertiary education in Cyprus peaked at 25.8% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 1976.
That places Cyprus 76th out of 160 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on tertiary education in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % of government expenditure on education | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.9% | — |
| 1971 | 10.5% | +17.8% |
| 1972 | 8.6% | -18.2% |
| 1973 | 6.0% | -29.9% |
| 1974 | 4.6% | -23.5% |
| 1975 | 3.6% | -22.0% |
| 1976 | 3.1% | -13.1% |
| 1977 | 3.6% | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 5.6% | +56.0% |
| 1979 | 4.8% | -13.1% |
| 1980 | 4.1% | -14.2% |
| 1981 | 3.9% | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 3.9% | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 4.2% | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 4.4% | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 4.3% | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 4.5% | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 4.1% | -8.8% |
| 1989 | 3.9% | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 3.8% | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 3.9% | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 6.3% | +64.0% |
| 1993 | 5.8% | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 6.3% | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 7.1% | +14.2% |
| 1999 | 14.8% | +106.4% |
| 2000 | 17.1% | +16.1% |
| 2001 | 12.8% | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 14.4% | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 21.3% | +47.3% |
| 2004 | 22.0% | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 22.9% | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 23.5% | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 23.3% | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 25.0% | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 25.8% | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 20.5% | -20.6% |
| 2011 | 20.4% | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 22.4% | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 20.8% | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 20.7% | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 20.8% | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.9% | 3.1% | 10.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 9 |
| 1990s | 6.9% | 3.8% | 14.8% | 7 |
| 2000s | 20.8% | 12.8% | 25.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.9% | 20.4% | 22.4% | 6 |
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 tertiary education in Cyprus?
- Expenditure on tertiary education in Cyprus was 20.8% in 2016, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest expenditure on tertiary education recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 25.8% in 2009.
- What is the lowest expenditure on tertiary education recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 1976.
- How does Cyprus rank for expenditure on tertiary education?
- Cyprus ranks 76th out of 160 countries with data for 2016.
- Is expenditure on tertiary education rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Expenditure on tertiary education (% of government expenditure on education). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Expenditure on tertiary education is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on education. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.