Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 524.51 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
524.51 millions
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
81st
of 154 countries
All-time high
564.53 millions
in 2011
All-time low
5.61 millions
in 1970
Years of data
47
1970–2022
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Cyprus, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Cyprus is 524.51 millions, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Cyprus peaked at 564.53 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.61 millions, in 1970.
That places Cyprus 81st out of 154 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 primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.61 millions | — |
| 1971 | 6.16 millions | +9.9% |
| 1972 | 7.09 millions | +15.0% |
| 1973 | 8.7 millions | +22.8% |
| 1974 | 9.16 millions | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 9.12 millions | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 9.22 millions | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 10.15 millions | +10.2% |
| 1978 | 12.92 millions | +27.3% |
| 1979 | 16.82 millions | +30.2% |
| 1980 | 27.73 millions | +64.8% |
| 1981 | 27.98 millions | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 28.54 millions | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 29.42 millions | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 31.04 millions | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 38.81 millions | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 47 millions | +21.1% |
| 1988 | 52.25 millions | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 54.74 millions | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 66.84 millions | +22.1% |
| 1991 | 75.25 millions | +12.6% |
| 1992 | 91.49 millions | +21.6% |
| 1993 | 92.08 millions | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 104.18 millions | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 125.08 millions | +20.1% |
| 1999 | 156.48 millions | +25.1% |
| 2000 | 137.36 millions | -12.2% |
| 2001 | 165.76 millions | +20.7% |
| 2002 | 188.93 millions | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 271.18 millions | +43.5% |
| 2004 | 291.46 millions | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 316.42 millions | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 353.12 millions | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 423.77 millions | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 520.04 millions | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 519.9 millions | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 522.05 millions | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 564.53 millions | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 474.16 millions | -16.0% |
| 2014 | 470.16 millions | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 404.29 millions | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 421.65 millions | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 425.89 millions | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 478.51 millions | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 507 millions | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 552.93 millions | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 524.51 millions | -5.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 524.51 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,271 millions, 41% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 524.51 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,658 millions, 32% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.49 millions | 5.61 millions | 16.82 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.5 millions | 27.73 millions | 54.74 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 101.63 millions | 66.84 millions | 156.48 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 318.8 millions | 137.36 millions | 520.04 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 470.15 millions | 404.29 millions | 564.53 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 528.14 millions | 507 millions | 552.93 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, us$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Cyprus was 524.51 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 564.53 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.61 millions in 1970.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Cyprus ranks 81st out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release