Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Cyprus
Cyprus: Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age was 0.1228 GPIA in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Cyprus, 2001–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
In 2017, out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Cyprus stood at 0.1228 GPIA.
The figure is down 77.7% on the previous year and down 80.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Cyprus peaked at 1.49 GPIA in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0527 GPIA, in 2003.
Cyprus ranks 158th of 162 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 rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.33 GPIA | — |
| 2002 | 1.49 GPIA | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 0.0527 GPIA | -96.5% |
| 2006 | 0.525 GPIA | +897.0% |
| 2007 | 0.6236 GPIA | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 0.6905 GPIA | +10.7% |
| 2009 | 0.8183 GPIA | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 0.9376 GPIA | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 0.8891 GPIA | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 0.3016 GPIA | -66.1% |
| 2014 | 0.48 GPIA | +59.1% |
| 2015 | 0.9318 GPIA | +94.1% |
| 2016 | 0.5511 GPIA | -40.9% |
| 2017 | 0.1228 GPIA | -77.7% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 0.1228 GPIA is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.983 GPIA, 12% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 0.1228 GPIA is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1 GPIA, 12% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +897.0% | 0.0527 GPIA | 0.525 GPIA |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7896 GPIA | 0.0527 GPIA | 1.49 GPIA | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.602 GPIA | 0.1228 GPIA | 0.9376 GPIA | 7 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 155 Switzerland 0.1973 GPIA compare
- 156 Trinidad and Tobago 0.184 GPIA compare
- 157 Gambia 0.175 GPIA compare
- 159 Sierra Leone 0.0993 GPIA compare
- 160 Bhutan 0.0982 GPIA compare
- 161 Naoero 0.0677 GPIA
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 rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Cyprus?
- Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Cyprus was 0.1228 GPIA in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 1.49 GPIA in 2002.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0527 GPIA in 2003.
- How does Cyprus rank for out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age?
- Cyprus ranks 158th out of 162 countries with data for 2017.
- Is out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.3%. 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 rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release