Total fertility rate (UNICEF) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Total fertility rate was 1.38 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.38
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
53rd
of 74 countries
All-time high
2.48
in 1992
All-time low
1.31
in 2013
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Total fertility rate in Cyprus, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, total fertility rate in Cyprus stood at 1.38.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fertility rate in Cyprus peaked at 2.48 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.31, in 2013.
That places Cyprus 53rd out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Total fertility rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.41 | — |
| 1991 | 2.32 | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 2.48 | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 2.24 | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 2.17 | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 2.03 | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 1.95 | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 1.86 | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 1.76 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 1.67 | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 1.64 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 1.57 | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 1.49 | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 1.51 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 1.52 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 1.48 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 1.52 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 1.44 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 1.48 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 1.47 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 1.44 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 1.35 | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 1.39 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 1.31 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 1.31 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 1.31 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 1.36 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.34 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 1.36 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 1.4 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 1.36 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 1.39 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 1.37 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 1.4 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 1.38 | -1.6% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 1.38 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.41, 98% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 1.38 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.44, 96% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.09 | 1.67 | 2.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.51 | 1.44 | 1.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 | 1.31 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More population data for Cyprus
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,392 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0299 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5221 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 51,005 people (2100)
- Population density 138.03 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8322 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fertility rate in Cyprus?
- Total fertility rate in Cyprus was 1.38 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total fertility rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 2.48 in 1992.
- What is the lowest total fertility rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.31 in 2013.
- How does Cyprus rank for total fertility rate?
- Cyprus ranks 53rd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total fertility rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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