Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 1,467 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1,467 millions
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
95th
of 181 countries
All-time high
1,877 millions
in 2009
All-time low
12.08 millions
in 1970
Years of data
47
1970–2022
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Cyprus, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 1,467 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Cyprus peaked at 1,877 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 12.08 millions, in 1970.
That places Cyprus 95th out of 181 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12.08 millions | — |
| 1971 | 13.15 millions | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 15.79 millions | +20.1% |
| 1973 | 19.65 millions | +24.5% |
| 1974 | 21.14 millions | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 21.24 millions | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 22 millions | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 24.88 millions | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 31.93 millions | +28.3% |
| 1979 | 43.21 millions | +35.3% |
| 1980 | 73.81 millions | +70.8% |
| 1981 | 79.14 millions | +7.2% |
| 1982 | 80.58 millions | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 82.06 millions | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 87.18 millions | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 107.83 millions | +23.7% |
| 1987 | 127.77 millions | +18.5% |
| 1988 | 144.43 millions | +13.0% |
| 1989 | 154.07 millions | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 186.7 millions | +21.2% |
| 1991 | 206.31 millions | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 261.3 millions | +26.7% |
| 1993 | 269.91 millions | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 308.91 millions | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 371.62 millions | +20.3% |
| 1999 | 500.97 millions | +34.8% |
| 2000 | 498.25 millions | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 531.91 millions | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 637.44 millions | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 970.34 millions | +52.2% |
| 2004 | 1,060 millions | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 1,159 millions | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 1,271 millions | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 1,505 millions | +18.5% |
| 2008 | 1,872 millions | +24.3% |
| 2009 | 1,877 millions | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 1,684 millions | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 1,802 millions | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 1,550 millions | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 1,491 millions | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 1,255 millions | -15.8% |
| 2016 | 1,288 millions | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 1,308 millions | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 1,353 millions | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 1,422 millions | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 1,544 millions | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 1,467 millions | -5.0% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 1,467 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 25% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 1,467 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,735 millions, 31% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.51 millions | 12.08 millions | 43.21 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 104.1 millions | 73.81 millions | 154.07 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 300.82 millions | 186.7 millions | 500.97 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,138 millions | 498.25 millions | 1,877 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,466 millions | 1,255 millions | 1,802 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,478 millions | 1,422 millions | 1,544 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More education data for Cyprus
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.65 (2017)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.36 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Cyprus was 1,467 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 1,877 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.08 millions in 1970.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Cyprus ranks 95th out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. 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 Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release