Child deaths in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Child deaths was 66 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
66
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
125th
of 200 countries
All-time high
2,899
in 1955
All-time low
66
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Child deaths in Bulgaria, 1955–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, child deaths in Bulgaria stood at 66. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.

That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Bulgaria peaked at 2,899 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 66, in 2024.

Bulgaria ranks 125th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 2,226 1,598 2,899 5
1960s 890.1 648 1,353 10
1970s 622.1 609 632 10
1980s 502.2 435 594 10
1990s 352.1 233 441 10
2000s 165.7 136 213 10
2010s 103.2 76 136 10
2020s 69 66 73 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 122 Costa Rica 73 compare
  2. 122 Botswana 73 compare
  3. 124 Belgium 67 compare
  4. 126 Hungary 58 compare
  5. 127 Georgia 54 compare
  6. 128 Kuwait 53 compare
  7. 128 Slovakia 53 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Bulgaria?
Child deaths in Bulgaria was 66 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 2,899 in 1955.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 66 in 2024.
How does Bulgaria rank for child deaths?
Bulgaria ranks 125th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
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