Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Neonatal mortality rate was 2.71 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.71
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
161st
of 200 countries
All-time high
6.16
in 1990
All-time low
1.4
in 2016
Years of data
36
1989–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus, 1989–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 2.71 for neonatal mortality rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 87.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus peaked at 6.16 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 2016.
That places Cyprus 161st out of 200 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.
Neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 6.14 | — |
| 1990 | 6.16 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 6.11 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 5.93 | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 5.65 | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 5.32 | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 5 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 4.69 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 4.39 | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 4.11 | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 3.85 | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 3.61 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 3.4 | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 3.19 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 3 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 2.81 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 2.62 | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 2.43 | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 2.25 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 2.1 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 1.95 | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 1.83 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 1.71 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 1.6 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 1.51 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 1.45 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 1.41 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 1.4 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 1.44 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 1.52 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 1.64 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 1.8 | +9.9% |
| 2021 | 2 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 2.24 | +11.9% |
| 2023 | 2.49 | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 2.71 | +8.6% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 2.71 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.62, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 2.71 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.52, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.14 | 6.14 | 6.14 | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.12 | 3.85 | 6.16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.74 | 1.95 | 3.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.55 | 1.4 | 1.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.25 | 1.8 | 2.71 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 158 France 2.84 compare
- 159 Switzerland 2.77 compare
- 160 Croatia 2.75 compare
- 162 Denmark 2.7 compare
- 163 New Zealand 2.67 compare
- 164 Netherlands 2.62 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 neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus?
- Neonatal mortality rate in Cyprus was 2.71 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 6.16 in 1990.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 2016.
- How does Cyprus rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Cyprus ranks 161st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.3%. 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 Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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