Deaths and disappearances during migration in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Deaths and disappearances during migration was 9 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
9
Change on year
up 80.0%
World rank
43rd
of 76 countries
All-time high
24
in 2023
All-time low
1
in 2018
Years of data
10
2014–2025
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Bulgaria, 2014–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths and disappearances during migration in Bulgaria is 9, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 80.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths and disappearances during migration in Bulgaria peaked at 24 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2018.
Bulgaria ranks 43rd of 76 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.
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | — |
| 2015 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2016 | 14 | +366.7% |
| 2017 | 12 | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 1 | -91.7% |
| 2021 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 7 | +600.0% |
| 2023 | 24 | +242.9% |
| 2024 | 5 | -79.2% |
| 2025 | 9 | +80.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.5, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.8 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
| 2020s | 9.2 | 1 | 24 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
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- 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 deaths and disappearances during migration in Bulgaria?
- Deaths and disappearances during migration in Bulgaria was 9 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 24 in 2023.
- What is the lowest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2018.
- How does Bulgaria rank for deaths and disappearances during migration?
- Bulgaria ranks 43rd out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths and disappearances during migration rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and disappearances during migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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