Infant mortality (Our World) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Infant mortality (Our World) was 0.4106 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.4106
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
160th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.43
in 1971
All-time low
0.2103
in 2015
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Infant mortality in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality in Cyprus is 0.4106, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.1% on the previous year and up 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality in Cyprus peaked at 3.43 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.2103, 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.
Infant mortality (Our World) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.43 | — |
| 1972 | 3.39 | -1.2% |
| 1973 | 3.34 | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 3.27 | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 3.15 | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 2.96 | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 2.71 | -8.5% |
| 1978 | 2.44 | -10.1% |
| 1979 | 2.18 | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 1.97 | -9.7% |
| 1981 | 1.79 | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 1.62 | -9.3% |
| 1983 | 1.47 | -9.5% |
| 1984 | 1.32 | -10.1% |
| 1985 | 1.18 | -10.2% |
| 1986 | 1.08 | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 1.03 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 1 | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 0.9988 | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 0.9985 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.988 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 0.9563 | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 0.9075 | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 0.8533 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 0.8005 | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 0.749 | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 0.6999 | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 0.6531 | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 0.6104 | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 0.5705 | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 0.5344 | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 0.5008 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 0.4694 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 0.4378 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 0.4068 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 0.3761 | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 0.3473 | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 0.3206 | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 0.2963 | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 0.2748 | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 0.2554 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2389 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 0.2253 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 0.2155 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 0.2103 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 0.2104 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.2168 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2291 | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 0.2474 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 0.2721 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 0.3027 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 0.3384 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 0.3764 | +11.2% |
| 2024 | 0.4106 | +9.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 0.4106 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.3612, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 0.4106 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3422, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.99 | 2.18 | 3.43 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.35 | 0.9988 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8216 | 0.6104 | 0.9985 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.426 | 0.2963 | 0.5705 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2324 | 0.2103 | 0.2748 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.34 | 0.2721 | 0.4106 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 157 United Kingdom 0.4134 compare
- 158 Russia 0.4132 compare
- 159 Croatia 0.4121 compare
- 161 China 0.4079 compare
- 162 New Zealand 0.4022 compare
- 163 United Arab Emirates 0.3781 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 infant mortality in Cyprus?
- Infant mortality in Cyprus was 0.4106 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 3.43 in 1971.
- What is the lowest infant mortality recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2103 in 2015.
- How does Cyprus rank for infant mortality?
- Cyprus ranks 160th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Infant mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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