Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) was 51.8 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Participation rate in education and training in Cyprus, 2000–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate in education and training in Cyprus is 51.8, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate in education and training in Cyprus peaked at 51.8 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 29.8, in 2005.
That places Cyprus 41st out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33 | — |
| 2001 | 37.7 | +14.2% |
| 2002 | 37.5 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 41.9 | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 39.1 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 29.8 | -23.8% |
| 2006 | 38 | +27.5% |
| 2007 | 43.2 | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 41.9 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 42.9 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 43.2 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 42.3 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 44.5 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 44.7 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 43.3 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 47.2 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 47.5 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 44.6 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 44.4 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 44.5 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 42.5 | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 44.4 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 45.5 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 46.2 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 48.6 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 51.8 | +6.6% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 51.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.75, 83% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 51.8 is below the median for high income countries, which is 63.5, 82% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.5 | 29.8 | 43.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.62 | 42.3 | 47.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.5 | 42.5 | 51.8 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 38 Austria 54.9 compare
- 39 Lithuania 53.9 compare
- 39 Lithuania 53.9 compare
- 42 North Macedonia 49.9 compare
- 42 North Macedonia 49.9 compare
- 44 Montenegro 49.5 compare
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 participation rate in education and training in Cyprus?
- Participation rate in education and training in Cyprus was 51.8 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation rate in education and training recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 51.8 in 2025.
- What is the lowest participation rate in education and training recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.8 in 2005.
- How does Cyprus rank for participation rate in education and training?
- Cyprus ranks 41st out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participation rate in education and training rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.7%. 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 rate in education and training (last 4 weeks). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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