Education in Lefkosia District, Cyprus: official figures
At the October 2021 census 38.9% of residents of Lefkosia district aged 15 and over had a tertiary qualification, the highest of 5 districts (national 34.7%).
How many people in Lefkosia have a master's degree?
11.1% of adults in Lefkosia district held a postgraduate degree or doctorate in 2021, against 8.1% across the government-controlled areas.
Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) · saved copyWhat is the education level in Lefkosia?
Upper secondary or post-secondary education was the highest level for 40.1% of people aged 15+ in Lefkosia district at the 2021 census.
Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) · saved copyMore figures
- 12.1% of residents aged 15+ in Lefkosia district had at most primary education in 2021, 2nd lowest of 5 districts (national 14.0%). Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) · saved copy
- Women in Lefkosia district were more likely than men to hold a tertiary qualification in 2021 (39.7% of women aged 15+ against 38.1% of men). Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) · saved copy
How Lefkosia District compares with other districts
Residents aged 15+ with tertiary education (%) (2021)
Lefkosia District ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Residents aged 15+ with tertiary education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefkosia District | 38.9% |
| 2 | Lemesos District | 35.1% |
| 3 | Pafos District | 30.7% |
| 4 | Larnaka District | 30.5% |
| 5 | Ammochostos District | 24.9% |
Residents aged 15+ with at most primary education (%) (2021)
Lefkosia District ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Residents aged 15+ with at most primary education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammochostos District | 20.9% |
| 2 | Larnaka District | 17.2% |
| 3 | Lemesos District | 14.1% |
| 4 | Lefkosia District | 12.1% |
| 5 | Pafos District | 11.5% |
Residents aged 15+ with a postgraduate degree or doctorate (%) (2021)
Lefkosia District ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Residents aged 15+ with a postgraduate degree or doctorate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefkosia District | 11.1% |
| 2 | Lemesos District | 7.0% |
| 3 | Larnaka District | 6.6% |
| 4 | Pafos District | 5.1% |
| 5 | Ammochostos District | 4.1% |
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Sources
- Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT): Census of Population and Housing 2021: Population (Aged 15 and Over) Enumerated by Sex, Educational Attainment, District and Urban/Rural Area 1.10.2021 (table 1891510E), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 167ed2406ef8…)
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