Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Cyprus
Cyprus: Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education was 14.05 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Cyprus is 14.05, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 75.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Cyprus peaked at 14.05 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.6214, in 1975.
Cyprus ranks 20th of 70 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.6 | — |
| 1972 | 1.31 | -18.0% |
| 1973 | 1.46 | +11.4% |
| 1974 | 1.29 | -11.6% |
| 1975 | 0.6214 | -51.9% |
| 1976 | 0.7526 | +21.1% |
| 1977 | 1.06 | +40.4% |
| 1981 | 2.6 | +145.8% |
| 1982 | 3.04 | +17.1% |
| 1983 | 3.36 | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 4.06 | +20.8% |
| 1985 | 4.33 | +6.6% |
| 1986 | 4.2 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 3.96 | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 3.93 | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 3.96 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 4.13 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 4.78 | +15.6% |
| 1992 | 4.32 | -9.6% |
| 1993 | 4.62 | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 4.35 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 4.17 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 4.23 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 4.19 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 4 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 4.07 | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 4.31 | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 5.17 | +20.0% |
| 2003 | 5.42 | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 5.59 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 5.79 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 5.93 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 6.29 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 6.99 | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 7.28 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 7.62 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 7.76 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 7.72 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 7.79 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 8.02 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 8.72 | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 8.62 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 8.93 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 9.54 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 10.23 | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 10.13 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 11.17 | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 11.91 | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 12.98 | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 14.05 | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.16 | 0.6214 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 1980s | 3.71 | 2.6 | 4.33 | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.31 | 4 | 4.78 | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.69 | 4.07 | 7.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.49 | 7.62 | 10.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.05 | 10.13 | 14.05 | 5 |
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 enrolments in private schools of primary education in Cyprus?
- Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Cyprus was 14.05 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 14.05 in 2024.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6214 in 1975.
- How does Cyprus rank for percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education?
- Cyprus ranks 20th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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