Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Cyprus
Cyprus: Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions was 68.5% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Cyprus, 2000–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Cyprus is 68.5%, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Cyprus peaked at 71.7% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 56.2%, in 2000.
That places Cyprus 18th out of 138 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 56.2% | — |
| 2002 | 62.9% | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 68.2% | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 70.4% | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 67.8% | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 66.6% | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 67.8% | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 69.7% | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 71.7% | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 70.1% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 67.0% | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 62.3% | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 60.3% | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 58.5% | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 61.3% | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 64.0% | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 67.8% | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 68.5% | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.8% | 56.2% | 71.7% | 9 |
| 2010s | 64.4% | 58.5% | 70.1% | 9 |
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 percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Cyprus?
- Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Cyprus was 68.5% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 71.7% in 2009.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.2% in 2000.
- How does Cyprus rank for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions?
- Cyprus ranks 18th out of 138 countries with data for 2018.
- Is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students in tertiary education enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body (e.g., non-governmental organisation, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise), expressed as a percentage of total number of students enrolled in tertiary education.