Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Cyprus
Cyprus: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 247 children in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Cyprus, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in children.
Analysis
In 2023, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Cyprus stood at 247 children.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and down 72.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Cyprus peaked at 1,371 children in 2014 and was at its lowest, 13 children, in 2021.
That places Cyprus 171st out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,347 children | — |
| 2002 | 724 children | -46.3% |
| 2003 | 664 children | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 837 children | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 605 children | -27.7% |
| 2006 | 189 children | -68.8% |
| 2007 | 276 children | +46.0% |
| 2008 | 17 children | -93.8% |
| 2009 | 68 children | +300.0% |
| 2010 | 19 children | -72.1% |
| 2011 | 82 children | +331.6% |
| 2012 | 710 children | +765.9% |
| 2013 | 882 children | +24.2% |
| 2014 | 1,371 children | +55.4% |
| 2015 | 911 children | -33.6% |
| 2016 | 756 children | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 701 children | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 168 children | -76.0% |
| 2019 | 115 children | -31.5% |
| 2020 | 83 children | -27.8% |
| 2021 | 13 children | -84.3% |
| 2022 | 235 children | +1707.7% |
| 2023 | 247 children | +5.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 247 children is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 7% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 247 children is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,210 children, 6% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region 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 children | 235 children |
| 2012 | +765.9% | 82 children | 710 children |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 525.22 children | 17 children | 1,347 children | 9 |
| 2010s | 571.5 children | 19 children | 1,371 children | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.5 children | 13 children | 247 children | 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 primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Cyprus?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Cyprus was 247 children in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 1,371 children in 2014.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 children in 2021.
- How does Cyprus rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Cyprus ranks 171st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Children in the official primary school age range who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary education.