Mortality rate 1-59 months in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 3.16 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.16
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
139th
of 200 countries
All-time high
24.22
in 1964
All-time low
3.16
in 2024
Years of data
61
1964–2024

Mortality rate 1-59 months in Bulgaria, 1964–2024

510152025196419942024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, mortality rate 1-59 months in Bulgaria stood at 3.16. That is the lowest value across all 61 years on record.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 28.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in Bulgaria peaked at 24.22 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 3.16, in 2024.

Bulgaria ranks 139th 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
1960s 22.52 20.61 24.22 6
1970s 16.18 14.31 19.22 10
1980s 11.64 10.18 13.55 10
1990s 10.67 10.25 11 10
2000s 7.71 6.03 9.68 10
2010s 4.44 3.5 5.79 10
2020s 3.33 3.16 3.45 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

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  2. 137 Ukraine 3.33 compare
  3. 138 Russia 3.17 compare
  4. 140 China 3.13 compare
  5. 141 Cabo Verde 3.12 compare
  6. 142 Costa Rica 3.12 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mortality rate 1-59 months in Bulgaria?
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Bulgaria was 3.16 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 24.22 in 1964.
What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 3.16 in 2024.
How does Bulgaria rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
Bulgaria ranks 139th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.9%. 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 Mortality rate 1-59 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mortality rate 1-59 months
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 12,128 data points, 1951–2024
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