Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Infant mortality rate was 4.11 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.11
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
161st
of 201 countries
All-time high
34.29
in 1971
All-time low
2.1
in 2015
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Infant mortality rate in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rate in Cyprus is 4.11, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 9.1% on the previous year and up 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Cyprus peaked at 34.29 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2.1, in 2015.
Cyprus ranks 161st of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 34.29 | — |
| 1972 | 33.89 | -1.2% |
| 1973 | 33.44 | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 32.67 | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 31.46 | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 29.61 | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 27.11 | -8.5% |
| 1978 | 24.36 | -10.1% |
| 1979 | 21.84 | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 19.72 | -9.7% |
| 1981 | 17.89 | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 16.22 | -9.3% |
| 1983 | 14.67 | -9.5% |
| 1984 | 13.18 | -10.1% |
| 1985 | 11.84 | -10.2% |
| 1986 | 10.83 | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 10.26 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 10.03 | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 9.99 | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 9.98 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 9.88 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 9.56 | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 9.07 | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 8.53 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 8 | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 7.49 | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 7 | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 6.53 | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 6.1 | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 5.7 | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 5.34 | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 5.01 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 4.69 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 4.38 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 4.07 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 3.76 | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 3.47 | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 3.21 | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 2.96 | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 2.75 | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 2.55 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 2.39 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 2.25 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 2.16 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 2.1 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.17 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 2.29 | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 2.47 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 2.72 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 3.03 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 3.38 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 3.76 | +11.2% |
| 2024 | 4.11 | +9.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 4.11 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.61, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 4.11 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.42, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.85 | 21.84 | 34.29 | 9 |
| 1980s | 13.46 | 9.99 | 19.72 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.22 | 6.1 | 9.98 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.26 | 2.96 | 5.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.32 | 2.1 | 2.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 2.72 | 4.11 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 158 United Kingdom 4.13 compare
- 159 Russia 4.13 compare
- 160 Croatia 4.12 compare
- 162 China 4.08 compare
- 163 New Zealand 4.02 compare
- 164 United Arab Emirates 3.78 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 infant mortality rate in Cyprus?
- Infant mortality rate in Cyprus was 4.11 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 34.29 in 1971.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1 in 2015.
- How does Cyprus rank for infant mortality rate?
- Cyprus ranks 161st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.5%. 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 Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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