“Lifelong Learning” indicator, showing the participation of the population aged 25-64 in Formal or Non-Formal learning activities, was 48.1% in Cyprus, according to the report “Adult Education Survey, 2016” published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. Men participated with 56.6% and women with 40.4%.

The participation of the population aged 25-64 in Formal learning activities was 3.0%. Men participated with 3.1% and women with 2.9%.

The participation of the population aged 25-64 in Non-Formal learning activities was 47.2%. Men participated with 55.6% and women with 39.4%.

The percentage of the population with Tertiary education as their highest educational attainment level in Formal or Non-Formal learning activities, “Lifelong Learning” indicator was 64.2%.

Among those participated in Non-Formal learning activities, 50.7% participated in only one activity, 25.7% in two, 10.5% in three and 13.1% in four or more.

Among those participated in Non-Formal learning activities, 70.8% participated in at least one job related activity.

 Among those participated in Non-Formal learning activities, 68.6% participated in at least one activity which was during paid working hours.

The annual average expenditure per learning activity in Non-Formal learning activities was €372.

The average number of teaching hours devoted per learning activity in Non-Formal learning activities was 38 hours.

The participation of the population aged 25-64 in Informal learning activities was 96.1%. Men participated with 94.9% and women with 97.1%.

 Among those participated in Informal learning activities 79.4% “Asked to learn something from a relative or friend or colleague”.