Cyprus Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Cyprus's fertility rate was 1.43 in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cyprus's fertility rate stood at 1.43 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.43 by 2025. Cyprus ranked 159th globally.
Cyprus’ total fertility rate has fallen dramatically since the early 1960s, slipping from an all‑time peak of 3.62 births per woman in 1961 to an all‑time trough of 1.30 in 2013, and reaching 1.43 in 2025, which places the island at 159th in the world. Over the 65‑year span, the decline mirrors broader European patterns of reduced childbearing as economies mature and female labour‑force participation rises. The 2025 figure is virtually identical to those of Belgium (1.44) and Azerbaijan (1.43), underscoring Cyprus’ alignment with the low‑fertility cluster of both Western and Eastern European peers. Despite modest recent rebounds, the rate remains well below the replacement level of 2.10, suggesting that without policy interventions such as enhanced family‑friendly benefits or immigration‑driven population growth, the downward trajectory is likely to persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.45 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.43 | +0.04 | #159 |
| 2023 | 1.39 | −0.00 | #37 |
| 2022 | 1.39 | +0.00 | #34 |
| 2021 | 1.39 | +0.03 | #29 |
| 2020 | 1.36 | +0.03 | #22 |
| 2019 | 1.33 | +0.01 | #15 |
| 2018 | 1.32 | −0.00 | #15 |
| 2017 | 1.32 | −0.03 | #13 |
| 2016 | 1.36 | +0.03 | #11 |
| 2015 | 1.32 | +0.01 | #12 |
| 2014 | 1.31 | +0.01 | #11 |
| 2013 | 1.30 | −0.08 | #12 |
| 2012 | 1.38 | +0.02 | #15 |
| 2011 | 1.36 | −0.07 | #13 |
| 2010 | 1.43 | −0.04 | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyprus's fertility rate was 1.43 in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Cyprus's fertility rate peaked at 3.62 in 1961.
The lowest fertility rate in Cyprus was 1.30 in 2013.
Cyprus ranks 159th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cyprus's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Cyprus in 2025 was 1.43. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_fertility-rate,
title = {Cyprus Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}