Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus
Cyprus: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes 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 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% |
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5,389 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 105.26 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 105.3% (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