Avoidable mortality in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Avoidable mortality was 28,205 Deaths in 2023. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2023)
28,205 Deaths
Change on year
down 15.0%
World rank
21st
of 36 countries
All-time high
48,846 Deaths
in 2021
All-time low
28,205 Deaths
in 2023
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Avoidable mortality in Bulgaria, 2005–2023

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2005201420232005: 40.9k Deaths2006: 39.0k Deaths2007: 38.2k Deaths2008: 36.2k Deaths2009: 33.5k Deaths2010: 31.8k Deaths2011: 30.3k Deaths2012: 32.0k Deaths2013: 30.1k Deaths2014: 31.3k Deaths2015: 31.2k Deaths2016: 30.2k Deaths2017: 30.0k Deaths2018: 29.6k Deaths2019: 30.1k Deaths2020: 38.2k Deaths2021: 48.8k Deaths2022: 33.2k Deaths2023: 28.2k Deaths

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 18 Australia 39,964 Deaths compare
  2. 19 Chile 36,190 Deaths compare
  3. 20 Czechia 28,367 Deaths compare
  4. 22 Greece 26,107 Deaths compare
  5. 23 Portugal 22,797 Deaths compare
  6. 24 Belgium 22,459 Deaths compare

See the full ranking of 46 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Avoidable mortality
Unit
Deaths
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
46 places, 1,048 data points, 2000–2024
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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.