Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 1,751 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus is 1,751, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 1,900 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 173, in 1975.
That places Cyprus 140th out of 203 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.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 236 | — |
| 1972 | 216 | -8.5% |
| 1973 | 285 | +31.9% |
| 1974 | 335 | +17.5% |
| 1975 | 173 | -48.4% |
| 1976 | 222 | +28.3% |
| 1977 | 259 | +16.7% |
| 1978 | 294 | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 281 | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 349 | +24.2% |
| 1981 | 418 | +19.8% |
| 1982 | 451 | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 481 | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 547 | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 595 | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 676 | +13.6% |
| 1987 | 718 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 830 | +15.6% |
| 1989 | 838 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 917 | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 1,030 | +12.3% |
| 1992 | 1,111 | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 1,242 | +11.8% |
| 1994 | 1,269 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 1,308 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 1,323 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 1,453 | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 973 | -33.0% |
| 2000 | 826 | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 855 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 835 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 894 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 862 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 903 | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 1,092 | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 1,120 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 1,183 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 1,221 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 1,260 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 1,254 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,338 | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 1,409 | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 1,457 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 1,871 | +28.4% |
| 2016 | 1,603 | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 1,686 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 1,663 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 1,732 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 1,829 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 1,878 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 1,900 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 1,751 | -7.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 1,751 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 28% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 1,751 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,956, 11% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) 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 | -48.4% | 335 | 173 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 255.67 | 173 | 335 | 9 |
| 1980s | 590.3 | 349 | 838 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,181 | 917 | 1,453 | 9 |
| 2000s | 979.1 | 826 | 1,221 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,527 | 1,254 | 1,871 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,840 | 1,751 | 1,900 | 4 |
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 teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus was 1,751 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 1,900 in 2022.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 173 in 1975.
- How does Cyprus rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 140th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release