Maternal mortality in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Maternal mortality was 7.09 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
7.09
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
159th
of 189 countries
All-time high
59.5
in 1965
All-time low
6.73
in 2019
Years of data
57
1964–2020
Maternal mortality in Bulgaria, 1964–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality in Bulgaria is 7.09, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality in Bulgaria peaked at 59.5 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 6.73, in 2019.
Bulgaria ranks 159th of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 46.8 | — |
| 1965 | 59.5 | +27.1% |
| 1966 | 42.34 | -28.8% |
| 1967 | 47.2 | +11.5% |
| 1968 | 23.33 | -50.6% |
| 1969 | 34.17 | +46.4% |
| 1970 | 44.56 | +30.4% |
| 1971 | 33.93 | -23.9% |
| 1972 | 29.56 | -12.9% |
| 1973 | 34.29 | +16.0% |
| 1974 | 29.49 | -14.0% |
| 1975 | 27.43 | -7.0% |
| 1976 | 23.43 | -14.6% |
| 1977 | 34.56 | +47.5% |
| 1978 | 27.71 | -19.8% |
| 1979 | 15.55 | -43.9% |
| 1980 | 21.04 | +35.2% |
| 1981 | 24.05 | +14.3% |
| 1982 | 17.7 | -26.4% |
| 1983 | 21.95 | +24.0% |
| 1984 | 17.24 | -21.5% |
| 1985 | 25.43 | +47.6% |
| 1986 | 23.58 | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 23.9 | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 24.29 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 21.14 | -12.9% |
| 1990 | 23.43 | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 24.57 | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 22.48 | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 22.46 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 25.67 | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 26.79 | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 20.85 | -22.2% |
| 1997 | 24.55 | +17.7% |
| 1998 | 21.22 | -13.6% |
| 1999 | 24.12 | +13.7% |
| 2000 | 21.93 | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 20.99 | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 18.55 | -11.6% |
| 2003 | 16.7 | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 15.12 | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 13.72 | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 11.82 | -13.8% |
| 2007 | 10.38 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 9.14 | -12.0% |
| 2009 | 9.94 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 10.3 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 8.24 | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 7.55 | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 7.4 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 7.46 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 7.5 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 7.16 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 7.03 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 7.17 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 6.73 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 7.09 | +5.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 7.09 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.61, 93% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 7.09 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.23, 98% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42.22 | 23.33 | 59.5 | 6 |
| 1970s | 30.05 | 15.55 | 44.56 | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.03 | 17.24 | 25.43 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.61 | 20.85 | 26.79 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.83 | 9.14 | 21.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.65 | 6.73 | 10.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.09 | 7.09 | 7.09 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 156 Singapore 7.45 compare
- 157 Switzerland 7.38 compare
- 158 Kuwait 7.17 compare
- 160 New Zealand 7.03 compare
- 161 Luxembourg 6.49 compare
- 162 Montenegro 6.17 compare
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 maternal mortality in Bulgaria?
- Maternal mortality in Bulgaria was 7.09 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 59.5 in 1965.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.73 in 2019.
- How does Bulgaria rank for maternal mortality?
- Bulgaria ranks 159th out of 189 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. 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 Maternal mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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