Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Maternal mortality ratio was 13.62 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Cyprus, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Cyprus is 13.62, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 74.3% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Cyprus peaked at 97.68 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.52, in 2009.
That places Cyprus 139th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality ratio in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 18.83 | — |
| 1986 | 17.72 | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 17.08 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 16.76 | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 15.8 | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 15.42 | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 15.02 | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 14.84 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 14.68 | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 14.58 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 14.06 | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 13.51 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 12.92 | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 12.98 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 12.15 | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 11.81 | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 11.11 | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 10.63 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 10.45 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 10.37 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 10.3 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 9.82 | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 9.59 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 9.75 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 9.52 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 9.69 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 9.93 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 9.96 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 10.17 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 10.81 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 11.24 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 11.57 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 11.98 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 12.5 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 13.14 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 86.96 | +561.8% |
| 2021 | 97.68 | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 53 | -45.7% |
| 2023 | 13.62 | -74.3% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 13.62 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.67, 1.8× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 13.62 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.48, 2.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maternal mortality ratio in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +561.8% | 13.14 | 86.96 |
| 2023 | -74.3% | 53 | 13.62 |
| 2022 | -45.7% | 97.68 | 53 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.24 | 15.8 | 18.83 | 5 |
| 1990s | 14.02 | 12.15 | 15.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.33 | 9.52 | 11.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.1 | 9.69 | 13.14 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.82 | 13.62 | 97.68 | 4 |
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 maternal mortality ratio in Cyprus?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Cyprus was 13.62 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 97.68 in 2021.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.52 in 2009.
- How does Cyprus rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Cyprus ranks 139th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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