Suicide rate, by age in Cyprus
Cyprus: Suicide rate, by age was 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide rate, by age in Cyprus, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
In 2021, suicide rate, by age in Cyprus stood at 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Over the whole period, suicide rate, by age in Cyprus peaked at 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2000.
That places Cyprus 5th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Suicide rate, by age in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2002 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2003 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2004 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2005 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2006 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2007 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2008 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2009 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2010 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2011 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2012 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2013 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2014 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2015 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2016 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2017 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2018 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2019 | 0.4879 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2020 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2842 deaths per 100,000 people, 5.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.233 deaths per 100,000 people, 6.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0488 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.4879 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7311 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
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- 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 suicide rate, by age in Cyprus?
- Suicide rate, by age in Cyprus was 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest suicide rate, by age recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 1.46 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021.
- What is the lowest suicide rate, by age recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000.
- How does Cyprus rank for suicide rate, by age?
- Cyprus ranks 5th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Suicide rate, by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from self-harm among both sexes aged 0-14 year olds, per 100,000 people.