Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Cyprus
Cyprus: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 247 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Cyprus, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Cyprus is 247, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 72.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 1,371 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 13, in 2021.
Cyprus ranks 176th of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,347 | — |
| 2002 | 724 | -46.3% |
| 2003 | 664 | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 837 | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 605 | -27.7% |
| 2006 | 189 | -68.8% |
| 2007 | 276 | +46.0% |
| 2008 | 17 | -93.8% |
| 2009 | 68 | +300.0% |
| 2010 | 19 | -72.1% |
| 2011 | 82 | +331.6% |
| 2012 | 710 | +765.9% |
| 2013 | 882 | +24.2% |
| 2014 | 1,371 | +55.4% |
| 2015 | 911 | -33.6% |
| 2016 | 756 | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 701 | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 168 | -76.0% |
| 2019 | 115 | -31.5% |
| 2020 | 83 | -27.8% |
| 2021 | 13 | -84.3% |
| 2022 | 235 | +1707.7% |
| 2023 | 247 | +5.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 247 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 7% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 247 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,151, 6% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +1707.7% | 13 | 235 |
| 2012 | +765.9% | 82 | 710 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 525.22 | 17 | 1,347 | 9 |
| 2010s | 571.5 | 19 | 1,371 | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.5 | 13 | 247 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More education data for Cyprus
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0446 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Cyprus was 247 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 1,371 in 2014.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 in 2021.
- How does Cyprus rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 176th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.0%. 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 Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release