Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Cyprus

Cyprus: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 544.92 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
544.92 millions
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
74th
of 151 countries
All-time high
795.18 millions
in 2008
All-time low
4.96 millions
in 1970
Years of data
43
1970–2017

Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Cyprus, 1970–2017

02004006008001970199320171970: 5 millions1971: 5.2 millions1972: 7 millions1973: 9.3 millions1974: 10.5 millions1975: 10.9 millions1976: 11.5 millions1977: 12.9 millions1978: 16.1 millions1979: 22.5 millions1980: 38.5 millions1981: 43 millions1982: 43.6 millions1984: 43.7 millions1985: 45.9 millions1986: 56.2 millions1987: 65.6 millions1988: 74.7 millions1989: 81.4 millions1990: 97 millions1991: 105.1 millions1992: 133 millions1993: 142.2 millions1994: 163.8 millions1995: 194 millions1999: 253.2 millions2000: 250.6 millions2001: 267.3 millions2002: 318.7 millions2003: 445.1 millions2004: 482.1 millions2005: 520.2 millions2006: 557.1 millions2007: 659.2 millions2008: 795.2 millions2009: 773.8 millions2010: 724.2 millions2011: 767.9 millions2013: 643.7 millions2014: 628 millions2015: 518.6 millions2016: 527.3 millions2017: 544.9 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Cyprus is 544.92 millions, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Cyprus peaked at 795.18 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.96 millions, in 1970.

That places Cyprus 74th out of 151 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions) in Cyprus, 1970 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1970 4.96 millions —
1971 5.23 millions +5.5%
1972 6.98 millions +33.5%
1973 9.27 millions +32.8%
1974 10.47 millions +12.9%
1975 10.87 millions +3.8%
1976 11.45 millions +5.4%
1977 12.9 millions +12.7%
1978 16.13 millions +25.0%
1979 22.53 millions +39.7%
1980 38.55 millions +71.1%
1981 42.99 millions +11.5%
1982 43.63 millions +1.5%
1984 43.66 millions +0.1%
1985 45.87 millions +5.1%
1986 56.24 millions +22.6%
1987 65.62 millions +16.7%
1988 74.7 millions +13.8%
1989 81.38 millions +8.9%
1990 97.03 millions +19.2%
1991 105.08 millions +8.3%
1992 133 millions +26.6%
1993 142.17 millions +6.9%
1994 163.8 millions +15.2%
1995 194.03 millions +18.5%
1999 253.25 millions +30.5%
2000 250.57 millions -1.1%
2001 267.31 millions +6.7%
2002 318.72 millions +19.2%
2003 445.05 millions +39.6%
2004 482.13 millions +8.3%
2005 520.15 millions +7.9%
2006 557.06 millions +7.1%
2007 659.23 millions +18.3%
2008 795.18 millions +20.6%
2009 773.77 millions -2.7%
2010 724.15 millions -6.4%
2011 767.85 millions +6.0%
2013 643.66 millions -16.2%
2014 627.96 millions -2.4%
2015 518.57 millions -17.4%
2016 527.29 millions +1.7%
2017 544.92 millions +3.3%

Cyprus compared with similar countries

  • Cyprus's 544.92 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,230 millions, 24% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
  • Cyprus's 544.92 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,550 millions, 21% of the median. (40 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11.08 millions 4.96 millions 22.53 millions 10
1980s 54.74 millions 38.55 millions 81.38 millions 9
1990s 155.48 millions 97.03 millions 253.25 millions 7
2000s 506.92 millions 250.57 millions 795.18 millions 10
2010s 622.06 millions 518.57 millions 767.85 millions 7

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 71 Cote d'Ivoire 660.08 millions compare
  2. 72 Qatar 579.95 millions compare
  3. 73 Jordan 560.18 millions compare
  4. 75 Iceland 515.67 millions compare
  5. 76 Ethiopia 477.94 millions compare
  6. 77 Latvia 443.04 millions compare

See the full ranking of 151 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Cyprus?
Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Cyprus was 544.92 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 795.18 millions in 2008.
What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 4.96 millions in 1970.
How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
Cyprus ranks 74th out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. 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 Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,965 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on secondary education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/