Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions was 86.95 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Cyprus, 1975–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 86.95 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in 2022.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Cyprus peaked at 90.14 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.722 millions, in 1975.
That places Cyprus 80th out of 156 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 pre-primary … US constant millions in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.722 millions | — |
| 1976 | 1.3 millions | +79.9% |
| 1977 | 1.24 millions | -4.6% |
| 1978 | 1.65 millions | +32.9% |
| 1979 | 1.81 millions | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 5.2 millions | +187.8% |
| 1981 | 6.54 millions | +25.9% |
| 1982 | 6.86 millions | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 10.47 millions | +52.6% |
| 1985 | 10.91 millions | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 11.3 millions | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 12.73 millions | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 15.05 millions | +18.3% |
| 1989 | 16.12 millions | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 18.79 millions | +16.5% |
| 1991 | 20.87 millions | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 22.12 millions | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 21.5 millions | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 22.55 millions | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 22.56 millions | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 27.35 millions | +21.2% |
| 2000 | 43.89 millions | +60.5% |
| 2001 | 53.73 millions | +22.4% |
| 2002 | 59.91 millions | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 63.82 millions | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 62.11 millions | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 66.56 millions | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 68.68 millions | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 70.18 millions | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 77.99 millions | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 88.65 millions | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 88.16 millions | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 90.14 millions | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 78.3 millions | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 77.71 millions | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 78.26 millions | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 77.69 millions | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 79.19 millions | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 78.61 millions | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 81.91 millions | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 84.44 millions | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 86.95 millions | +3.0% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 86.95 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 723.24 millions, 12% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 86.95 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,058 millions, 8% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +187.8% | 1.81 millions | 5.2 millions |
| 1976 | +79.9% | 0.722 millions | 1.3 millions |
| 2000 | +60.5% | 27.35 millions | 43.89 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.34 millions | 0.722 millions | 1.81 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 10.58 millions | 5.2 millions | 16.12 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 22.25 millions | 18.79 millions | 27.35 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 65.55 millions | 43.89 millions | 88.65 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.01 millions | 77.69 millions | 90.14 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 84.43 millions | 81.91 millions | 86.95 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 pre-primary education, constant us$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Cyprus was 86.95 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 90.14 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.722 millions in 1975.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Cyprus ranks 80th out of 156 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. 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 Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 42 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics).
About this data
February 2026 Data Release