Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 241.86 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
241.86 millions
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
92nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
483.58 millions
in 2009
All-time low
0.685 millions
in 1976
Years of data
47
1970–2022
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Cyprus, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 241.86 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2022.
The figure is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Cyprus peaked at 483.58 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.685 millions, in 1976.
That places Cyprus 92nd out of 164 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, US$ in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.07 millions | — |
| 1971 | 1.38 millions | +28.2% |
| 1972 | 1.35 millions | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 1.18 millions | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 0.9704 millions | -17.7% |
| 1975 | 0.7606 millions | -21.6% |
| 1976 | 0.685 millions | -9.9% |
| 1977 | 0.8858 millions | +29.3% |
| 1978 | 1.77 millions | +100.3% |
| 1979 | 2.09 millions | +17.7% |
| 1980 | 3.06 millions | +46.5% |
| 1981 | 3.05 millions | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 3.11 millions | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 3.46 millions | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 3.81 millions | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 4.62 millions | +21.4% |
| 1987 | 5.8 millions | +25.5% |
| 1988 | 5.98 millions | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 5.96 millions | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 7.13 millions | +19.6% |
| 1991 | 7.95 millions | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 16.52 millions | +107.7% |
| 1993 | 15.66 millions | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 19.33 millions | +23.4% |
| 1995 | 26.56 millions | +37.4% |
| 1999 | 73.91 millions | +178.3% |
| 2000 | 85.35 millions | +15.5% |
| 2001 | 68.24 millions | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 92 millions | +34.8% |
| 2003 | 206.32 millions | +124.3% |
| 2004 | 233.31 millions | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 264.92 millions | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 298.94 millions | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 350.99 millions | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 467.74 millions | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 483.58 millions | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 344.4 millions | -28.8% |
| 2011 | 368.52 millions | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 347.11 millions | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 310.31 millions | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 259.89 millions | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 267.59 millions | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 262.79 millions | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 228.35 millions | -13.1% |
| 2020 | 228.7 millions | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 261.17 millions | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 241.86 millions | -7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.21 millions | 0.685 millions | 2.09 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.32 millions | 3.05 millions | 5.98 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 23.87 millions | 7.13 millions | 73.91 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 255.14 millions | 68.24 millions | 483.58 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 298.62 millions | 228.35 millions | 368.52 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 243.91 millions | 228.7 millions | 261.17 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, us$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Cyprus was 241.86 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 483.58 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.685 millions in 1976.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Cyprus ranks 92nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release