Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 262.79 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Cyprus, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Cyprus is 262.79 millions, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Cyprus peaked at 481.67 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.685 millions, in 1976.
That places Cyprus 87th out of 158 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 tertiary education, US$ in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.07 millions | — |
| 1971 | 1.38 millions | +28.2% |
| 1972 | 1.35 millions | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 1.18 millions | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 0.9705 millions | -17.7% |
| 1975 | 0.7606 millions | -21.6% |
| 1976 | 0.685 millions | -9.9% |
| 1977 | 0.8858 millions | +29.3% |
| 1978 | 1.77 millions | +100.3% |
| 1979 | 2.09 millions | +17.7% |
| 1980 | 3.06 millions | +46.5% |
| 1981 | 3.05 millions | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 3.11 millions | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 3.46 millions | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 3.81 millions | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 4.62 millions | +21.4% |
| 1987 | 5.8 millions | +25.5% |
| 1988 | 5.98 millions | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 5.96 millions | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 7.13 millions | +19.6% |
| 1991 | 7.95 millions | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 16.52 millions | +107.7% |
| 1993 | 15.66 millions | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 19.33 millions | +23.4% |
| 1995 | 26.56 millions | +37.4% |
| 1999 | 73.91 millions | +178.3% |
| 2000 | 85.35 millions | +15.5% |
| 2001 | 68.24 millions | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 92 millions | +34.8% |
| 2003 | 206.32 millions | +124.3% |
| 2004 | 233.31 millions | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 264.92 millions | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 298.94 millions | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 350.99 millions | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 467.74 millions | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 481.67 millions | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 344.41 millions | -28.5% |
| 2011 | 368.53 millions | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 347.13 millions | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 310.33 millions | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 259.89 millions | -16.3% |
| 2016 | 267.6 millions | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 262.79 millions | -1.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 262.79 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 19% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 262.79 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 942.05 millions, 28% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +178.3% | 26.56 millions | 73.91 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.21 millions | 0.685 millions | 2.09 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.32 millions | 3.05 millions | 5.98 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 23.87 millions | 7.13 millions | 73.91 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 254.95 millions | 68.24 millions | 481.67 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 308.67 millions | 259.89 millions | 368.53 millions | 7 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More reference data data for Cyprus
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.043 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0752 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1441 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1715 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3058 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7841 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0245 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Cyprus?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Cyprus was 262.79 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 481.67 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.685 millions in 1976.
- How does Cyprus rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Cyprus ranks 87th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. 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 tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on tertiary 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/