Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Cyprus
Cyprus: Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta was 25.3% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Cyprus, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cyprus stood at 25.3%.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and up 135.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cyprus peaked at 28.0% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2016.
That places Cyprus 62nd out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4.7% | — |
| 2002 | 4.9% | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 4.8% | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 5.7% | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 5.1% | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 5.6% | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 5.9% | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 10.7% | +81.7% |
| 2009 | 12.6% | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 13.9% | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 17.9% | +28.8% |
| 2012 | 20.0% | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 26.0% | +29.6% |
| 2014 | 26.6% | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 27.5% | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | -97.2% |
| 2017 | 28.0% | +3512.2% |
| 2018 | 25.3% | -9.5% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 25.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 43.1%, 59% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 25.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.1%, 58% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +3512.2% | 0.8% | 28.0% |
| 2016 | -97.2% | 27.5% | 0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 6.9% | 4.8% | 12.6% | 8 |
| 2010s | 20.7% | 0.8% | 28.0% | 9 |
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 gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cyprus?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cyprus was 25.3% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 28.0% in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2016.
- How does Cyprus rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Cyprus ranks 62nd out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.9%. 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 (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of graduates from first degree programmes (at ISCED 6 and 7) expressed as a percentage of the population of the theoretical graduation age of the most common first degree programme.