3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Cyprus
Cyprus: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 1.6 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus is 1.6, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus peaked at 3.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.6, in 2015.
That places Cyprus 183rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.7 | — |
| 2001 | 3.5 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 3.2 | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 3 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 2.8 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 2.6 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 2.5 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 2.3 | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 2.2 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 2.1 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 2 | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 1.9 | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.8 | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.7 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.6 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 1.6 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.5, 64% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 1.6 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4, 67% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.79 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 | 1.6 | 2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.51 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.0526 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0263 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0182 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.028 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus was 1.6 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6 in 2015.
- How does Cyprus rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Cyprus ranks 183rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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