Reported suicide rates among young people in Cyprus
Cyprus: Reported suicide rates among young people was 2.04 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Reported suicide rates among young people in Cyprus, 1999–2022
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported suicide rates among young people in Cyprus is 2.04 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young people in Cyprus peaked at 5.44 deaths per 100,000 population in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1999.
Cyprus ranks 81st of 110 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported suicide rates among young people in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2000 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2004 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2005 | 1.73 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2006 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 1.65 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2008 | 3.25 deaths per 100,000 population | +96.9% |
| 2009 | 1.6 deaths per 100,000 population | -50.8% |
| 2010 | 3.2 deaths per 100,000 population | +99.8% |
| 2011 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 5.13 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2013 | 5.44 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 3.75 deaths per 100,000 population | -31.1% |
| 2015 | 1.94 deaths per 100,000 population | -48.2% |
| 2016 | 1.99 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 2.03 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 2.05 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 2.04 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 2.11 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2022 | 2.04 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.18 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.25 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.76 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.44 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.38 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 78 Spain 2.53 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 79 Armenia 2.36 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 80 Qatar 2.2 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 82 Latvia 2.01 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 83 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 84 El Salvador 1.77 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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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)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.078 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.9481 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young people in Cyprus?
- Reported suicide rates among young people in Cyprus was 2.04 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 5.44 deaths per 100,000 population in 2013.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999.
- How does Cyprus rank for reported suicide rates among young people?
- Cyprus ranks 81st out of 110 countries with data for 2022.
- Is reported suicide rates among young people rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported suicide rates among young people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported annual death rate from self-inflicted injuries per 100,000 people, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.