Persistence to last grade of primary in Cyprus

Cyprus: Persistence to last grade of primary was 98.8% in 2016. ▬ Flat

Latest (2016)
98.8%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
20th
of 99 countries
All-time high
98.8%
in 2000
All-time low
90.8%
in 2013
Years of data
6
2000–2016

Persistence to last grade of primary in Cyprus, 2000–2016

0204060801002000200820162000: 98.82012: 94.42013: 90.82014: 97.62015: 98.12016: 98.8

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Cyprus recorded 98.8% for persistence to last grade of primary in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 4.6% over five years.

Over the whole period, persistence to last grade of primary in Cyprus peaked at 98.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 90.8%, in 2013.

Cyprus ranks 20th of 99 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Persistence to last grade of primary in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort) in Cyprus, 2000 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2000 98.8%
2012 94.4% -4.5%
2013 90.8% -3.8%
2014 97.6% +7.5%
2015 98.1% +0.5%
2016 98.8% +0.6%

Cyprus compared with similar countries

  • Cyprus's 98.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 98.6%, 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Cyprus's 98.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.8%, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 98.8% 98.8% 98.8% 1
2010s 95.9% 90.8% 98.8% 5

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 17 Tajikistan 99.0% compare
  2. 18 Georgia 99.0% compare
  3. 19 Slovakia 98.9% compare
  4. 21 Ukraine 98.7% compare
  5. 22 Mexico 98.7% compare
  6. 23 Ecuador 98.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persistence to last grade of primary in Cyprus?
Persistence to last grade of primary in Cyprus was 98.8% in 2016, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 98.8% in 2000.
What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 90.8% in 2013.
How does Cyprus rank for persistence to last grade of primary?
Cyprus ranks 20th out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
Where does this Cyprus data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
101 places, 750 data points, 1990–2018
Last refreshed