Suicide rates by age detailed who in Cyprus

Cyprus: Suicide rates by age detailed who was 3.22 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
3.22
Change on year
down 51.5%
World rank
162nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
11.4
in 2018
All-time low
0
in 2004
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Suicide rates by age detailed who in Cyprus, 2000–2021

02.557.51012.52000201020212000: 2.22001: 2.12002: 2.22003: 2.22004: 02005: 4.12006: 2.52007: 3.52008: 3.52009: 8.72010: 7.32011: 7.52012: 5.72013: 82014: 3.22015: 7.22016: 11.12017: 8.92018: 11.42019: 4.72020: 6.62021: 3.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, suicide rates by age detailed who in Cyprus stood at 3.22.

The figure is down 51.5% on the previous year and down 57.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, suicide rates by age detailed who in Cyprus peaked at 11.4 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2004.

Cyprus ranks 162nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Suicide rates by age detailed who in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Suicide rates by age detailed who in Cyprus, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 2.17 —
2001 2.15 -1.2%
2002 2.2 +2.6%
2003 2.22 +0.7%
2004 0 -100.0%
2005 4.08 —
2006 2.52 -38.3%
2007 3.47 +37.9%
2008 3.46 -0.5%
2009 8.65 +150.4%
2010 7.29 -15.7%
2011 7.51 +3.0%
2012 5.67 -24.5%
2013 7.97 +40.6%
2014 3.24 -59.4%
2015 7.18 +121.6%
2016 11.13 +55.0%
2017 8.88 -20.2%
2018 11.4 +28.3%
2019 4.67 -59.0%
2020 6.64 +42.2%
2021 3.22 -51.5%

Cyprus compared with similar countries

  • Cyprus's 3.22 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.29, 35% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Cyprus's 3.22 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.33, 39% of the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.09 0 8.65 10
2010s 7.49 3.24 11.4 10
2020s 4.93 3.22 6.64 2

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 159 Serbia 3.62 compare
  2. 160 Italy 3.56 compare
  3. 161 Belize 3.49 compare
  4. 163 Kenya 3.07 compare
  5. 164 Honduras 3.05 compare
  6. 165 Niger 2.93 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is suicide rates by age detailed who in Cyprus?
Suicide rates by age detailed who in Cyprus was 3.22 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest suicide rates by age detailed who recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 11.4 in 2018.
What is the lowest suicide rates by age detailed who recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2004.
How does Cyprus rank for suicide rates by age detailed who?
Cyprus ranks 162nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
Is suicide rates by age detailed who rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.2%. 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 Suicide rates by age detailed who. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Suicide rates by age detailed who
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Our World in Data
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Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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