Cyprus - 2012
Total of pupils of Roma parents in schools
- Code:
- B22
- Key Area:
- Migration & Minority Demographics/Statistics
- Strand(s):
- Demographics & Economics
| Short Answer |
The statistical service of the Republic has recorded a total of 465 Turkish Cypriot students (the figure includes an unidentified number of Romani children) in primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions, both private and public for the year 2009/2010. |
| Qualitative Info |
No official figures are available for the number of Romani children in education, as the Roma are deemed by the government to be a part of the Turkish Cypriot community. The statistical service of the Republic has recorded a total of 465 Turkish Cypriot students (the figure includes an unidentified number of Romani children) in primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions, both private and public for the year 2009/2010. |
| Number | 465 |
| % of general school population | |
| Main groups | Turkish speakers including the Roma |
| Groups affected/interested | Roma & Travelers |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Education |
| External Url | http://www.cystat.gov.cy/mof/cystat/statistics.nsf/All/204AA86C4060D499C22577E4002CA3E3/$file/EDUCATION-0910-120112.pdf?OpenElement |
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