Share of students studying abroad in Cyprus
Cyprus: Share of students studying abroad was 44.47 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of students studying abroad in Cyprus, 1999–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of students studying abroad in Cyprus is 44.47, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 46.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Cyprus peaked at 160.75 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 44.47, in 2023.
That places Cyprus 15th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Share of students studying abroad in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 126.1 | — |
| 2000 | 160.75 | +27.5% |
| 2001 | 140.37 | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 101.83 | -27.5% |
| 2003 | 93.55 | -8.1% |
| 2004 | 91.63 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 106.8 | +16.6% |
| 2006 | 93.73 | -12.2% |
| 2007 | 104.37 | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 95.25 | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 83.28 | -12.6% |
| 2010 | 84.23 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 84.48 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 84.88 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 82.33 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 77.31 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 68.69 | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 63.02 | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 54.02 | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 56.17 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 52.09 | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 48.85 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 49.95 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 48.26 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 44.47 | -7.9% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 44.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.28, 8.4× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 44.47 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.06, 7.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 126.1 | 126.1 | 126.1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 107.16 | 83.28 | 160.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.72 | 52.09 | 84.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.89 | 44.47 | 49.95 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 12 Andorra 62.34 compare
- 13 San Marino 58.27 compare
- 14 British Virgin Islands 53.07 compare
- 16 Monaco 40.77 compare
- 17 Samoa 39.31 compare
- 18 Cayman Islands 39.14 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 share of students studying abroad in Cyprus?
- Share of students studying abroad in Cyprus was 44.47 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 160.75 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.47 in 2023.
- How does Cyprus rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Cyprus ranks 15th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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