Under-five mortality rate in Cyprus
Cyprus: Under-five mortality rate was 4.98 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.98
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
161st
of 201 countries
All-time high
36.89
in 1971
All-time low
2.5
in 2015
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five mortality rate in Cyprus stood at 4.98.
That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and up 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Cyprus peaked at 36.89 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2.5, in 2015.
Cyprus ranks 161st of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five mortality rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 36.89 | — |
| 1972 | 36.53 | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 36.1 | -1.2% |
| 1974 | 35.34 | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 34.1 | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 32.15 | -5.7% |
| 1977 | 29.5 | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 26.56 | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 23.86 | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 21.59 | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 19.63 | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 17.84 | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 16.17 | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 14.56 | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 13.12 | -10.0% |
| 1986 | 12.02 | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 11.42 | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 11.19 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 11.17 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 11.2 | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 11.11 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 10.78 | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 10.25 | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 9.67 | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 9.09 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 8.53 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 7.99 | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 7.47 | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 7 | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 6.56 | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 6.16 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 5.79 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 5.44 | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 5.08 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 4.73 | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 4.39 | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 4.06 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 3.76 | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 3.48 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 3.23 | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 3.01 | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 2.82 | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 2.67 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 2.56 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 2.5 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 2.51 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 2.59 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 2.75 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 2.97 | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 3.28 | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 3.66 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 4.09 | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 4.56 | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 4.98 | +9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.34 | 23.86 | 36.89 | 9 |
| 1980s | 14.87 | 11.17 | 21.59 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.31 | 7 | 11.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.94 | 3.48 | 6.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.76 | 2.5 | 3.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.11 | 3.28 | 4.98 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 158 Serbia 5.41 compare
- 159 Malta 5.33 compare
- 160 Russian Federation 5.17 compare
- 162 United Arab Emirates 4.79 compare
- 163 New Zealand 4.74 compare
- 164 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4.68 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,325 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.1493 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 0.9283 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4963 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five mortality rate in Cyprus?
- Under-five mortality rate in Cyprus was 4.98 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 36.89 in 1971.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5 in 2015.
- How does Cyprus rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Cyprus ranks 161st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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