Number of child deaths by region in Cyprus
Cyprus: Number of child deaths by region was 72 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
72
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
164th
of 195 countries
All-time high
380
in 1976
All-time low
34
in 2014
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Number of child deaths by region in Cyprus, 1976–2024
Source: UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of child deaths by region in Cyprus is 72, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and up 111.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths by region in Cyprus peaked at 380 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 34, in 2014.
That places Cyprus 164th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of child deaths by region in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 380 | — |
| 1977 | 351 | -7.6% |
| 1978 | 306 | -12.8% |
| 1979 | 285 | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 277 | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 256 | -7.6% |
| 1982 | 245 | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 239 | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 218 | -8.8% |
| 1985 | 196 | -10.1% |
| 1986 | 178 | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 169 | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 167 | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 167 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 167 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 166 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 164 | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 155 | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 139 | -10.3% |
| 1995 | 126 | -9.4% |
| 1996 | 114 | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 104 | -8.8% |
| 1998 | 94 | -9.6% |
| 1999 | 85 | -9.6% |
| 2000 | 78 | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 73 | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 67 | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 63 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 60 | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 57 | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 54 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 51 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 48 | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 46 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 43 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 40 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 37 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 35 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 34 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 34 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 35 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 36 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 38 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 42 | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 47 | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 53 | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 60 | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 67 | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 72 | +7.5% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 72 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258, 28% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 72 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 23% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 330.5 | 285 | 380 | 4 |
| 1980s | 211.2 | 167 | 277 | 10 |
| 1990s | 131.4 | 85 | 167 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.7 | 46 | 78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.4 | 34 | 43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.8 | 47 | 72 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 161 Sao Tome and Principe 88 compare
- 162 Samoa 82 compare
- 163 Lithuania 75 compare
- 164 Cape Verde 72 compare
- 166 Brunei 62 compare
- 167 Micronesia (country) 56 compare
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 number of child deaths by region in Cyprus?
- Number of child deaths by region in Cyprus was 72 in 2024, according to UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of child deaths by region recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 380 in 1976.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths by region recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 34 in 2014.
- How does Cyprus rank for number of child deaths by region?
- Cyprus ranks 164th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of child deaths by region rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of child deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The estimated number of children under five years old who die each year.