Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling in Cyprus
Cyprus: Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling was 0.4979 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.4979
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
160th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.69
in 1971
All-time low
0.2504
in 2015
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Cyprus is 0.4979, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and up 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Cyprus peaked at 3.69 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.2504, in 2015.
Cyprus ranks 160th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.69 | — |
| 1972 | 3.65 | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 3.61 | -1.2% |
| 1974 | 3.53 | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 3.41 | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 3.22 | -5.7% |
| 1977 | 2.95 | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 2.66 | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 2.39 | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 2.16 | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 1.96 | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 1.78 | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 1.62 | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 1.46 | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 1.31 | -10.0% |
| 1986 | 1.2 | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 1.14 | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 1.12 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 1.12 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 1.12 | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 1.11 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 1.08 | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 1.03 | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 0.9666 | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 0.909 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 0.8528 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 0.7988 | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 0.7473 | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 0.7001 | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 0.656 | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 0.616 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 0.5788 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 0.5437 | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 0.5083 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 0.4734 | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 0.4386 | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 0.406 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 0.3756 | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 0.348 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 0.3233 | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 0.3013 | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 0.2824 | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 0.267 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 0.2561 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 0.2504 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2511 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.2594 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 0.2748 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 0.2973 | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 0.3278 | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 0.3656 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 0.4093 | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 0.4562 | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 0.4979 | +9.2% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 0.4979 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4653, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 0.4979 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3866, 1.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.23 | 2.39 | 3.69 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.49 | 1.12 | 2.16 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9308 | 0.7001 | 1.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4944 | 0.348 | 0.656 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2763 | 0.2504 | 0.3233 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4114 | 0.3278 | 0.4979 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 157 Serbia 0.5408 compare
- 158 Malta 0.5335 compare
- 159 Russia 0.5173 compare
- 161 United Arab Emirates 0.4789 compare
- 162 New Zealand 0.4738 compare
- 163 United Kingdom 0.468 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)
- 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 correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Cyprus?
- Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Cyprus was 0.4979 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 3.69 in 1971.
- What is the lowest correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2504 in 2015.
- How does Cyprus rank for correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for?
- Cyprus ranks 160th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for those aged 15 and older. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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