Gross graduation ratio from first … female UNESCO Institute for Sta in Cyprus
Cyprus: Gross graduation ratio from first … female UNESCO Institute for Sta was 26.9% 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
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cyprus is 26.9%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 14.8% on the previous year and up 83.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cyprus peaked at 31.9% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2016.
Cyprus ranks 66th of 100 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.
Gross graduation ratio from first … female UNESCO Institute for Sta in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 7.4% | — |
| 2002 | 7.9% | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 8.0% | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 9.5% | +18.6% |
| 2005 | 8.4% | -11.4% |
| 2006 | 8.8% | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 9.2% | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 14.6% | +59.1% |
| 2009 | 17.0% | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 18.2% | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 22.2% | +22.2% |
| 2012 | 26.8% | +20.6% |
| 2013 | 31.7% | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 30.3% | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 31.9% | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | -96.4% |
| 2017 | 31.5% | +2637.7% |
| 2018 | 26.9% | -14.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 26.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 52.6%, 51% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 26.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54.7%, 49% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross graduation ratio from first … female 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 | +2637.7% | 1.2% | 31.5% |
| 2016 | -96.4% | 31.9% | 1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.4% | 7.9% | 17.0% | 8 |
| 2010s | 24.5% | 1.2% | 31.9% | 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 26.9% 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 31.9% in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2016.
- How does Cyprus rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Cyprus ranks 66th out of 100 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 83.8%. 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, female (%). 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.