Drownings in 2021 rose in EU, dropped in Cyprus

Drownings in the EU rose in 2021 compared to 2020, with Cyprus being among three countries to record a decrease, from 14 to nine, according to data published by Eurostat.

In 2021, there were 5,004 deaths by drowning and submersion in the EU, 532 more than in 2020 with 4,472.
The share of drownings and submersion fatalities out of all accidental deaths also rose slightly from 2.9 per cent in 2020 to 3.1 per cent in 2021.

However, this share was considerably lower than the 4.2 per cent recorded in 2011...