Cyprus Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Cyprus's infant mortality rate was 3.0 in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Cyprus's infant mortality rate stood at 3.0 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.0 by 2025. Cyprus ranked 168th globally.
Cyprus's infant mortality rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past five decades. The country's all-time peak occurred in 1971, with an alarming rate of 35.40, highlighting the pressing health concerns of that era. Conversely, Cyprus achieved a notable low in 2017, with an infant mortality rate of 2.40. This improvement represents a substantial reduction of over 93% from the peak, indicating considerable progress in healthcare and infant care services. Currently, Cyprus ranks 168 globally, with a rate of 3.04. In comparison, Greece, a peer country, shares a similar rate of 3.06. The downward trend in Cyprus's infant mortality rate suggests a positive trajectory, with ongoing efforts in healthcare and social welfare likely contributing to this improvement. However, potential disruptions to public health infrastructure or economic instability could alter this trajectory, and continued investment in healthcare services will be crucial to sustaining Cyprus's progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.0 | +0.1 | #168 |
| 2023 | 2.9 | +0.1 | #25 |
| 2022 | 2.8 | +0.1 | #23 |
| 2021 | 2.7 | +0.1 | #19 |
| 2020 | 2.6 | +0.0 | #17 |
| 2019 | 2.6 | +0.1 | #13 |
| 2018 | 2.5 | +0.1 | #11 |
| 2017 | 2.4 | +0.0 | #11 |
| 2016 | 2.4 | +0.0 | #11 |
| 2015 | 2.4 | +0.0 | #10 |
| 2014 | 2.4 | −0.1 | #9 |
| 2013 | 2.5 | +0.0 | #10 |
| 2012 | 2.5 | −0.1 | #10 |
| 2011 | 2.6 | −0.2 | #9 |
| 2010 | 2.8 | −0.1 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyprus's infant mortality rate was 3.0 in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
Cyprus's infant mortality rate peaked at 35.4 in 1971.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Cyprus was 2.4 in 2014.
Cyprus ranks 168th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cyprus's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 3.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Cyprus in 2025 was 3.0. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_infant-mortality,
title = {Cyprus Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}