Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Cyprus
Cyprus: Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and was 31.77 Thousand in 2012. ▲ Rising
Latest (2012)
31.77 Thousand
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
42nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
32.23 Thousand
in 2010
All-time low
18.27 Thousand
in 2003
Years of data
10
2003–2012
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Cyprus, 2003–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
In 2012, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Cyprus stood at 31.77 Thousand.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Cyprus peaked at 32.23 Thousand in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18.27 Thousand, in 2003.
Cyprus ranks 42nd of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18.27 Thousand | — |
| 2004 | 20.85 Thousand | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 20.08 Thousand | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 20.59 Thousand | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 22.23 Thousand | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 25.69 Thousand | +15.6% |
| 2009 | 30.99 Thousand | +20.6% |
| 2010 | 32.23 Thousand | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 32.12 Thousand | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 31.77 Thousand | -1.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 31.77 Thousand is below the median for high income countries, which is 376.5 Thousand, 8% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 31.77 Thousand is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 308.92 Thousand, 10% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.67 Thousand | 18.27 Thousand | 30.99 Thousand | 7 |
| 2010s | 32.04 Thousand | 31.77 Thousand | 32.23 Thousand | 3 |
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 participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Cyprus?
- Participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Cyprus was 31.77 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 32.23 Thousand in 2010.
- What is the lowest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.27 Thousand in 2003.
- How does Cyprus rank for participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and?
- Cyprus ranks 42nd out of 45 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and field of education (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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