Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 399.21 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Cyprus, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 399.21 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in 2022.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Cyprus peaked at 508.29 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 9.86 millions, in 1990.
Cyprus ranks 92nd of 148 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, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9.86 millions | — |
| 1991 | 11.1 millions | +12.6% |
| 1992 | 21.54 millions | +94.0% |
| 1993 | 22.08 millions | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 26.17 millions | +18.5% |
| 1995 | 29.73 millions | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 95.06 millions | +219.7% |
| 2000 | 126.3 millions | +32.9% |
| 2001 | 105.28 millions | -16.6% |
| 2002 | 134.67 millions | +27.9% |
| 2003 | 247.37 millions | +83.7% |
| 2004 | 254.42 millions | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 294.69 millions | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 335.69 millions | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 369.46 millions | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 460.24 millions | +24.6% |
| 2009 | 508.29 millions | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 370.99 millions | -27.0% |
| 2011 | 378.96 millions | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 380.26 millions | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 343.65 millions | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 353.32 millions | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 388.45 millions | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 378.13 millions | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 346.84 millions | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 346.08 millions | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 377.69 millions | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 399.21 millions | +5.7% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 399.21 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,557 millions, 11% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 399.21 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,095 millions, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +219.7% | 29.73 millions | 95.06 millions |
| 1992 | +94.0% | 11.1 millions | 21.54 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.79 millions | 9.86 millions | 95.06 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 283.64 millions | 105.28 millions | 508.29 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 367.57 millions | 343.65 millions | 388.45 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 374.33 millions | 346.08 millions | 399.21 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 tertiary education, ppp$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Cyprus was 399.21 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 508.29 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.86 millions in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Cyprus ranks 92nd out of 148 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release