Child mortality rate in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Child mortality rate was 1.09 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.09
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
133rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
39.45
in 1949
All-time low
1.09
in 2024
Years of data
76
1949–2024

Child mortality rate in Bulgaria, 1949–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality rate in Bulgaria stood at 1.09. That is the lowest value across all 76 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 24.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Bulgaria peaked at 39.45 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 1.09, in 2024.

Bulgaria ranks 133rd 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
1940s 39.45 39.45 39.45 1
1950s 22.69 11.79 35.71 10
1960s 6.9 5.25 10.17 10
1970s 4.6 4.38 4.96 10
1980s 4 3.69 4.3 10
1990s 3.76 3.4 3.91 10
2000s 2.42 1.85 3.19 10
2010s 1.44 1.18 1.8 10
2020s 1.12 1.09 1.16 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 130 Armenia 1.11 compare
  2. 131 Seychelles 1.1 compare
  3. 132 Kuwait 1.09 compare
  4. 134 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.06 compare
  5. 135 Colombia 1.06 compare
  6. 136 Suriname 1.05 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality rate in Bulgaria?
Child mortality rate in Bulgaria was 1.09 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 39.45 in 1949.
What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 1.09 in 2024.
How does Bulgaria rank for child mortality rate?
Bulgaria ranks 133rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. 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 mortality rate (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 14,941 data points, 1930–2024
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