Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 3,669 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3,669
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
124th
of 185 countries
All-time high
3,751
in 2022
All-time low
64
in 1971
Years of data
49
1971–2023
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 3,669 for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 30.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 3,751 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 64, in 1971.
Cyprus ranks 124th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 64 | — |
| 1972 | 81 | +26.6% |
| 1973 | 101 | +24.7% |
| 1974 | 115 | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 133 | +15.7% |
| 1979 | 182 | +36.8% |
| 1980 | 205 | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 227 | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 247 | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 255 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 271 | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 290 | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 343 | +18.3% |
| 1987 | 378 | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 439 | +16.1% |
| 1989 | 430 | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 481 | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 688 | +43.0% |
| 1992 | 485 | -29.5% |
| 1993 | 700 | +44.3% |
| 1994 | 725 | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 815 | +12.4% |
| 1996 | 922 | +13.1% |
| 1997 | 1,061 | +15.1% |
| 1999 | 1,079 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 1,082 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 1,134 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 1,142 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 1,335 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 1,460 | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 1,451 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 1,723 | +18.7% |
| 2007 | 1,824 | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 2,339 | +28.2% |
| 2009 | 2,366 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 2,553 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 2,669 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 2,710 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 2,819 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 2,655 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 2,937 | +10.6% |
| 2016 | 3,292 | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 3,253 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 3,276 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 3,460 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 3,523 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 3,669 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 3,751 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 3,669 | -2.2% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 3,669 is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,609, 29% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 3,669 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,669, 18% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 112.67 | 64 | 182 | 6 |
| 1980s | 308.5 | 205 | 439 | 10 |
| 1990s | 772.89 | 481 | 1,079 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1,586 | 1,082 | 2,366 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,962 | 2,553 | 3,460 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,653 | 3,523 | 3,751 | 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 tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cyprus was 3,669 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 3,751 in 2022.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 64 in 1971.
- How does Cyprus rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 124th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.2%. 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 tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release