Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Child deaths was 13 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
163rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
33
in 1976
All-time low
5
in 2012
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Child deaths in Cyprus, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths in Cyprus stood at 13.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 116.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Cyprus peaked at 33 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2012.
Cyprus ranks 163rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 33 | — |
| 1977 | 29 | -12.1% |
| 1978 | 25 | -13.8% |
| 1979 | 23 | -8.0% |
| 1980 | 22 | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 21 | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 20 | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 20 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 19 | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 17 | -10.5% |
| 1987 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 19 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 18 | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 12 | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 8 | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 9 | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 12 | +20.0% |
| 2024 | 13 | +8.3% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 13 is below the median for high income countries, which is 43, 30% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 13 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48, 27% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.5 | 23 | 33 | 4 |
| 1980s | 19 | 17 | 22 | 10 |
| 1990s | 16 | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.3 | 7 | 11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.4 | 8 | 13 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More health data for Cyprus
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,325 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in Cyprus?
- Child deaths in Cyprus was 13 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 33 in 1976.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2012.
- How does Cyprus rank for child deaths?
- Cyprus ranks 163rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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