Cyprus
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Progressing readiness
Cyprus shows progressing readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (82nd percentile worldwide). Reforms are translating into broader capability, though uneven performance continues to slow system-wide alignment. Higher scores indicate a system that is better prepared to anticipate and shape the future of learning.
- Global percentile
- 82nd
- Global rank
- #33
- Regional rank
- #24
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Country profile
Cyprus shows strong future-readiness momentum, with clear strengths in Infrastructure (74, 97th percentile) and Human Capital (67, 97th percentile).
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation. Strong tertiary enrollment expands future talent pipelines and strengthens national innovation potential.
R&D investment remains modest, affecting long-term innovation potential. Gender parity leans toward boys in secondary pathways, signalling persistent barriers for girls.
Regionally, Cyprus leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.
Areas with room to grow: Innovation (50, 69th percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.
Note: Most indicators rely on observed data, offering a dependable evidence base for decisions.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 82nd percentile.
- Places 33rd worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 24th within Europe & Central Asia.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (91.2) to Innovation (50.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score