Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Cyprus
Cyprus: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was 1.76 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Cyprus, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Cyprus stood at 1.76 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 8.8% on the previous year and up 87.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Cyprus peaked at 21.73 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -9.51 % change on previous year, in 2002.
That places Cyprus 84th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.1754 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0.394 % change on previous year | +124.6% |
| 1974 | 0.0436 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 1975 | -9.42 % change on previous year | -21690.6% |
| 1976 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1977 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +166.6% |
| 1978 | 7.26 % change on previous year | +146.0% |
| 1979 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1980 | -2.78 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 1981 | -0.3182 % change on previous year | -88.6% |
| 1982 | 0.456 % change on previous year | -243.3% |
| 1983 | 0.8171 % change on previous year | +79.2% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1985 | -0.8555 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -296.4% |
| 1987 | 6.39 % change on previous year | +280.1% |
| 1988 | 8.06 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
| 1989 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1990 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 7.84 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 1992 | 7.07 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 1994 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1995 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 1996 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 1997 | 21.73 % change on previous year | -1108.6% |
| 2000 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 2001 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2002 | -9.51 % change on previous year | -469.0% |
| 2003 | -0.8958 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 2004 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -729.0% |
| 2005 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 2006 | 4.98 % change on previous year | -442.2% |
| 2007 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -61.2% |
| 2008 | 4.14 % change on previous year | +114.4% |
| 2009 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2010 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2011 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2012 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -272.4% |
| 2013 | 0.9391 % change on previous year | -136.2% |
| 2014 | -0.2514 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 2015 | 13.76 % change on previous year | -5573.7% |
| 2016 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 2017 | 0.9354 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2018 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +236.4% |
| 2019 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +83.9% |
| 2020 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2021 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +44.8% |
| 2022 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 2023 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 1.76 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6753 % change on previous year, 2.6× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 1.76 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.6894 % change on previous year, 2.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -21690.6% | 0.0436 % change on previous year | -9.42 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | +5573.7% | -0.2514 % change on previous year | 13.76 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +1108.6% | -2.15 % change on previous year | 21.73 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0071 % change on previous year | -9.42 % change on previous year | 7.26 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.85 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | 8.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.87 % change on previous year | -2.15 % change on previous year | 21.73 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.18 % change on previous year | -9.51 % change on previous year | 5.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.67 % change on previous year | -2.6 % change on previous year | 13.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.57 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 81 Dominican Republic 1.96 % change on previous year compare
- 82 East Timor 1.93 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Estonia 1.79 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Finland 1.7 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Indonesia 1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Belgium 1.55 % change on previous year compare
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 primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Cyprus?
- Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Cyprus was 1.76 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 21.73 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.51 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Cyprus rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
- Cyprus ranks 84th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, teachers Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.