Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Teachers both) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Teachers both) was 1,663 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus stood at 1,663 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 40.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 1,871 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 173 number, in 1975.
That places Cyprus 137th out of 185 countries with data for 2018, 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) (Teachers both) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 236 number | — |
| 1972 | 216 number | -8.5% |
| 1973 | 285 number | +31.9% |
| 1974 | 335 number | +17.5% |
| 1975 | 173 number | -48.4% |
| 1976 | 222 number | +28.3% |
| 1977 | 259 number | +16.7% |
| 1978 | 294 number | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 281 number | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 349 number | +24.2% |
| 1981 | 418 number | +19.8% |
| 1982 | 451 number | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 481 number | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 547 number | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 595 number | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 676 number | +13.6% |
| 1987 | 718 number | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 830 number | +15.6% |
| 1989 | 838 number | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 917 number | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 1,030 number | +12.3% |
| 1992 | 1,111 number | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 1,242 number | +11.8% |
| 1994 | 1,269 number | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 1,308 number | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 1,323 number | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 1,453 number | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 973 number | -33.0% |
| 2000 | 826 number | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 855 number | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 835 number | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 894 number | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 862 number | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 903 number | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 1,092 number | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 1,120 number | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 1,183 number | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 1,221 number | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 1,260 number | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 1,254 number | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,338 number | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 1,409 number | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 1,457 number | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 1,871 number | +28.4% |
| 2016 | 1,603 number | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 1,686 number | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 1,663 number | -1.4% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 1,663 number is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,148 number, 23% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 1,663 number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14,403 number, 12% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 255.67 number | 173 number | 335 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 590.3 number | 349 number | 838 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,181 number | 917 number | 1,453 number | 9 |
| 2000s | 979.1 number | 826 number | 1,221 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,505 number | 1,254 number | 1,871 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 134 Guyana 1,783 number compare
- 135 Luxembourg 1,707 number compare
- 136 Puerto Rico 1,694 number compare
- 138 Eritrea 1,603 number compare
- 139 Botswana 1,589 number compare
- 140 Cape Verde 1,435 number 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 teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cyprus was 1,663 number in 2018, 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 1,871 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 173 number in 1975.
- How does Cyprus rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 137th out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.6%. 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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Total number of teachers in public and private pre-primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions.