Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) was 11.27 headcount basis in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
11.27 headcount basis
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
106th
of 113 countries
All-time high
12.04 headcount basis
in 2017
All-time low
11.27 headcount basis
in 2021
Years of data
5
2017–2021
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Cyprus, 2017–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Cyprus is 11.27 headcount basis, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and down 6.4% over five years.
That places Cyprus 106th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | headcount basis | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12.04 headcount basis | — |
| 2018 | 11.93 headcount basis | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 11.55 headcount basis | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 11.57 headcount basis | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 11.27 headcount basis | -2.6% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 11.27 headcount basis is below the median for high income countries, which is 13.24 headcount basis, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 11.27 headcount basis is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.11 headcount basis, 75% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.84 headcount basis | 11.55 headcount basis | 12.04 headcount basis | 3 |
| 2020s | 11.42 headcount basis | 11.27 headcount basis | 11.57 headcount basis | 2 |
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 pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Cyprus?
- Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Cyprus was 11.27 headcount basis in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 12.04 headcount basis in 2017.
- What is the lowest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.27 headcount basis in 2021.
- How does Cyprus rank for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education?
- Cyprus ranks 106th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release