Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ was 403.54 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Cyprus, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 403.54 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in 2022.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Cyprus peaked at 694.87 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 22.42 millions, in 1990.
That places Cyprus 94th out of 146 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22.42 millions | — |
| 1991 | 24.42 millions | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 46.32 millions | +89.7% |
| 1993 | 46.39 millions | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 53.82 millions | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 59.89 millions | +11.3% |
| 1999 | 182.6 millions | +204.9% |
| 2000 | 234.9 millions | +28.6% |
| 2001 | 187.48 millions | -20.2% |
| 2002 | 238.72 millions | +27.3% |
| 2003 | 431.3 millions | +80.7% |
| 2004 | 430.22 millions | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 481.29 millions | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 522.25 millions | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 539.69 millions | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 641.67 millions | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 694.87 millions | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 511.05 millions | -26.5% |
| 2011 | 512.53 millions | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 502.31 millions | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 455.02 millions | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 459.77 millions | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 477.25 millions | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 454.6 millions | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 389.32 millions | -14.4% |
| 2020 | 386.82 millions | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 414.02 millions | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 403.54 millions | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62.26 millions | 22.42 millions | 182.6 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 440.24 millions | 187.48 millions | 694.87 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 470.23 millions | 389.32 millions | 512.53 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 401.46 millions | 386.82 millions | 414.02 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 91 Sierra Leone 417.99 millions compare
- 92 Luxembourg 412.64 millions compare
- 93 Republic of Moldova 410.9 millions compare
- 95 Malta 388.5 millions compare
- 96 Mali 383.07 millions compare
- 97 Iceland 379.6 millions compare
More education data for Cyprus
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5,389 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 105.26 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 105.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Cyprus was 403.54 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 694.87 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.42 millions in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Cyprus ranks 94th out of 146 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release