Avoidable mortality in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Avoidable mortality was 28,205 Deaths in 2023. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Bulgaria, 2005–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2023, avoidable mortality in Bulgaria stood at 28,205 Deaths. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is down 15.0% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Bulgaria peaked at 48,846 Deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 28,205 Deaths, in 2023.
That places Bulgaria 21st out of 36 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40,876 Deaths | — |
| 2006 | 39,005 Deaths | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 38,203 Deaths | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 36,191 Deaths | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 33,497 Deaths | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 31,751 Deaths | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 30,262 Deaths | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 32,029 Deaths | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 30,124 Deaths | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 31,257 Deaths | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 31,208 Deaths | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 30,215 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 30,021 Deaths | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 29,606 Deaths | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 30,132 Deaths | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 38,191 Deaths | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 48,846 Deaths | +27.9% |
| 2022 | 33,180 Deaths | -32.1% |
| 2023 | 28,205 Deaths | -15.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 28,205 Deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 28,205 Deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 1.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Avoidable mortality in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +27.9% | 38,191 Deaths | 48,846 Deaths |
| 2020 | +26.7% | 30,132 Deaths | 38,191 Deaths |
| 2022 | -32.1% | 48,846 Deaths | 33,180 Deaths |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37,554 Deaths | 33,497 Deaths | 40,876 Deaths | 5 |
| 2010s | 30,660 Deaths | 29,606 Deaths | 32,029 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,106 Deaths | 28,205 Deaths | 48,846 Deaths | 4 |
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More health data for Bulgaria
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.615 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 39 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.2564 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0222 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.3643 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0235 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Bulgaria?
- Avoidable mortality in Bulgaria was 28,205 Deaths in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 48,846 Deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,205 Deaths in 2023.
- How does Bulgaria rank for avoidable mortality?
- Bulgaria ranks 21st out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Avoidable mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents data on preventable, treatable and avoidable (preventable + treatable) causes of mortality. Preventable and treatable causes of mortality are defined as follows: - Preventable mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through effective public health and primary prevention interventions (i.e. before the onset of diseases/injuries, to reduce incidence). - Treatable (or amenable) mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through timely and effective healthcare interventions, including secondary prevention such as screening, and treatment (i.e. after the onset of diseases, to reduce case-fatality). Both indicators refer to premature mortality (under age 75). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.