Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 865.75 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
865.75 millions
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
83rd
of 138 countries
All-time high
865.75 millions
in 2022
All-time low
92.47 millions
in 1990
Years of data
28
1990–2022
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Cyprus, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 865.75 millions for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in 2022. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Cyprus peaked at 865.75 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 92.47 millions, in 1990.
Cyprus ranks 83rd of 138 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.
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 92.47 millions | — |
| 1991 | 105.06 millions | +13.6% |
| 1992 | 119.32 millions | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 129.83 millions | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 141.01 millions | +8.6% |
| 1995 | 140.02 millions | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 201.26 millions | +43.7% |
| 2000 | 203.27 millions | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 255.75 millions | +25.8% |
| 2002 | 276.55 millions | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 325.13 millions | +17.6% |
| 2004 | 317.83 millions | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 351.97 millions | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 396.53 millions | +12.7% |
| 2007 | 446.07 millions | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 511.7 millions | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 546.47 millions | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 562.35 millions | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 580.52 millions | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 519.44 millions | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 520.66 millions | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 549.63 millions | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 612.08 millions | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 612.81 millions | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 726.8 millions | +18.6% |
| 2020 | 767.23 millions | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 799.61 millions | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 865.75 millions | +8.3% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 865.75 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,700 millions, 32% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 865.75 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,205 millions, 21% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 132.71 millions | 92.47 millions | 201.26 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 363.13 millions | 203.27 millions | 546.47 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 585.54 millions | 519.44 millions | 726.8 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 810.86 millions | 767.23 millions | 865.75 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 primary education, ppp$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Cyprus was 865.75 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 865.75 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.47 millions in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Cyprus ranks 83rd out of 138 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.1%. 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 primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release