Measles number unvaccinated in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Measles number unvaccinated was 4,925 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,925
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
120th
of 192 countries
All-time high
12,357
in 1982
All-time low
1,101
in 1990
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Measles number unvaccinated in Bulgaria, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, measles number unvaccinated in Bulgaria stood at 4,925.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 45.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Bulgaria peaked at 12,357 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1,101, in 1990.
That places Bulgaria 120th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Measles number unvaccinated in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2,642 | — |
| 1981 | 2,578 | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 12,357 | +379.4% |
| 1983 | 2,435 | -80.3% |
| 1984 | 2,424 | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 1,198 | -50.6% |
| 1986 | 1,212 | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 1,209 | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 1,165 | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 1,139 | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 1,101 | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 2,073 | +88.4% |
| 1992 | 7,588 | +266.0% |
| 1993 | 10,589 | +39.6% |
| 1994 | 5,919 | -44.1% |
| 1995 | 4,784 | -19.2% |
| 1996 | 3,678 | -23.1% |
| 1997 | 4,887 | +32.9% |
| 1998 | 3,288 | -32.7% |
| 1999 | 2,494 | -24.2% |
| 2000 | 7,274 | +191.7% |
| 2001 | 6,802 | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 5,298 | -22.1% |
| 2003 | 2,618 | -50.6% |
| 2004 | 3,276 | +25.1% |
| 2005 | 2,686 | -18.0% |
| 2006 | 2,754 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 2,822 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 2,891 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 2,951 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 2,277 | -22.8% |
| 2011 | 3,711 | +63.0% |
| 2012 | 4,197 | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 3,390 | -19.2% |
| 2014 | 4,619 | +36.3% |
| 2015 | 5,286 | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 5,314 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 3,920 | -26.2% |
| 2018 | 4,529 | +15.5% |
| 2019 | 3,173 | -29.9% |
| 2020 | 7,455 | +135.0% |
| 2021 | 6,666 | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 5,329 | -20.1% |
| 2023 | 4,925 | -7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,836 | 1,139 | 12,357 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,640 | 1,101 | 10,589 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,937 | 2,618 | 7,274 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,042 | 2,277 | 5,314 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,094 | 4,925 | 7,455 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 117 Tajikistan 5,363 compare
- 118 North Macedonia 5,068 compare
- 119 Republic of Moldova 5,054 compare
- 121 Albania 4,885 compare
- 122 Belgium 4,684 compare
- 123 Kazakhstan 4,351 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,422 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 39 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate -0.3171 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.3215 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate -0.3313 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6336 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in Bulgaria?
- Measles number unvaccinated in Bulgaria was 4,925 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 12,357 in 1982.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,101 in 1990.
- How does Bulgaria rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- Bulgaria ranks 120th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.3%. 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 Measles number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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