Cyprus Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Cyprus's primary enrollment was 96.18% in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Cyprus's primary enrollment stood at 96.18% in 2025, a decline of +2.41pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 96.18% by 2025. Cyprus ranked 123rd globally.
Cyprus has experienced a decline in its primary enrollment rate over the past quarter century, with the latest figure standing at 96.18% in 2025. This represents a notable drop from its all-time peak of 102.18% in 2009. In comparison to its peer countries, Cyprus ranks closely with Israel at 96.49% and Belarus at 96.39%, while slightly surpassing New Zealand at 95.92%. The country's current rate of 96.18% also marks its all-time trough, occurring in 2025. Despite this decline, Cyprus still maintains a relatively high primary enrollment rate. Looking ahead, a change in the trajectory of this trend may depend on the implementation of targeted education policies and investments in the education sector, which could potentially boost enrollment rates and reverse the current downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 95.43% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 96.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 96.18% | −2.41pp | #123 |
| 2023 | 98.59% | +1.59pp | #92 |
| 2022 | 97.00% | −2.10pp | #111 |
| 2021 | 99.10% | −1.63pp | #95 |
| 2020 | 100.74% | +0.26pp | #79 |
| 2019 | 100.48% | +0.68pp | #82 |
| 2018 | 99.80% | +0.49pp | #88 |
| 2017 | 99.31% | +0.76pp | #100 |
| 2016 | 98.55% | −0.75pp | #117 |
| 2015 | 99.30% | +0.15pp | #113 |
| 2014 | 99.15% | −0.61pp | #111 |
| 2013 | 99.76% | −0.41pp | #97 |
| 2012 | 100.18% | −1.03pp | #102 |
| 2011 | 101.20% | −0.42pp | #90 |
| 2010 | 101.62% | −0.56pp | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyprus's primary enrollment was 96.18% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Cyprus's primary enrollment peaked at 102.18% in 2009.
The lowest primary enrollment in Cyprus was 96.18% in 2025.
Cyprus ranks 123rd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cyprus's primary enrollment is projected to reach 96.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Cyprus in 2025 was 96.18%. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_primary-enrollment,
title = {Cyprus Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}