Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 257.81 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
257.81 millions
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
89th
of 159 countries
All-time high
443.92 millions
in 2009
All-time low
5.01 millions
in 1976
Years of data
42
1975–2022
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Cyprus, 1975–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 257.81 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ 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 us$ in Cyprus peaked at 443.92 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 5.01 millions, in 1976.
Cyprus ranks 89th of 159 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 tertiary education, constant US$ in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5.44 millions | — |
| 1976 | 5.01 millions | -7.9% |
| 1977 | 5.91 millions | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 9.72 millions | +64.5% |
| 1979 | 9.4 millions | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 8.71 millions | -7.3% |
| 1981 | 9.19 millions | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 9.59 millions | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 11.63 millions | +21.2% |
| 1985 | 12.59 millions | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 12.46 millions | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 13.98 millions | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 13.55 millions | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 13.66 millions | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 14.32 millions | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 15.6 millions | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 29.59 millions | +89.7% |
| 1993 | 29.63 millions | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 34.38 millions | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 38.26 millions | +11.3% |
| 1999 | 116.66 millions | +204.9% |
| 2000 | 150.06 millions | +28.6% |
| 2001 | 119.77 millions | -20.2% |
| 2002 | 152.51 millions | +27.3% |
| 2003 | 275.54 millions | +80.7% |
| 2004 | 274.85 millions | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 307.48 millions | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 333.65 millions | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 344.79 millions | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 409.94 millions | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 443.92 millions | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 326.49 millions | -26.5% |
| 2011 | 327.43 millions | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 320.91 millions | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 290.7 millions | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 293.73 millions | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 304.89 millions | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 290.43 millions | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 248.72 millions | -14.4% |
| 2020 | 247.13 millions | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 264.5 millions | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 257.81 millions | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.09 millions | 5.01 millions | 9.72 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 11.71 millions | 8.71 millions | 13.98 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 39.78 millions | 14.32 millions | 116.66 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 281.25 millions | 119.77 millions | 443.92 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 300.41 millions | 248.72 millions | 327.43 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 256.48 millions | 247.13 millions | 264.5 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
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 us$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Cyprus was 257.81 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 443.92 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.01 millions in 1976.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Cyprus ranks 89th out of 159 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release