Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) was 81.57 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Cyprus, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Cyprus stood at 81.57 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Cyprus peaked at 101.45 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0528 millions, in 1970.
That places Cyprus 82nd out of 160 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 education, US$ (millions) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0528 millions | — |
| 1971 | 0.0649 millions | +22.8% |
| 1972 | 0.0615 millions | -5.2% |
| 1973 | 0.0895 millions | +45.5% |
| 1974 | 0.0989 millions | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 0.101 millions | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 0.1777 millions | +75.9% |
| 1977 | 0.1858 millions | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 0.3007 millions | +61.8% |
| 1979 | 0.4011 millions | +33.4% |
| 1980 | 1.82 millions | +355.0% |
| 1981 | 2.17 millions | +19.0% |
| 1982 | 2.22 millions | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 3.11 millions | +40.2% |
| 1985 | 3.3 millions | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 4.19 millions | +27.0% |
| 1987 | 5.29 millions | +26.1% |
| 1988 | 6.65 millions | +25.7% |
| 1989 | 7.03 millions | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 9.35 millions | +32.9% |
| 1991 | 10.64 millions | +13.8% |
| 1992 | 12.35 millions | +16.0% |
| 1993 | 11.36 millions | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 12.68 millions | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 15.66 millions | +23.5% |
| 1999 | 17.33 millions | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 24.96 millions | +44.1% |
| 2001 | 30.61 millions | +22.6% |
| 2002 | 36.14 millions | +18.1% |
| 2003 | 47.78 millions | +32.2% |
| 2004 | 52.72 millions | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 57.35 millions | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 61.54 millions | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 71.45 millions | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 88.98 millions | +24.5% |
| 2009 | 96.57 millions | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 93 millions | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 101.45 millions | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 84.69 millions | -16.5% |
| 2014 | 82.96 millions | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 69.24 millions | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 68.18 millions | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 71.66 millions | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 72.18 millions | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 75.8 millions | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 83.38 millions | +10.0% |
| 2022 | 81.57 millions | -2.2% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 81.57 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 607.18 millions, 13% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 81.57 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 852.85 millions, 10% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (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 | +355.0% | 0.4011 millions | 1.82 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1534 millions | 0.0528 millions | 0.4011 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.98 millions | 1.82 millions | 7.03 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 12.77 millions | 9.35 millions | 17.33 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 56.81 millions | 24.96 millions | 96.57 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.42 millions | 68.18 millions | 101.45 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 80.25 millions | 75.8 millions | 83.38 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, us$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Cyprus was 81.57 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 101.45 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0528 millions in 1970.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Cyprus ranks 82nd out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. 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 pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release