Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS was 17.24 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Bulgaria, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of deaths from hiv/aids in Bulgaria is 17.24 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 15.5% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from hiv/aids in Bulgaria peaked at 25.44 deaths in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.05 deaths, in 2009.
That places Bulgaria 145th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.83 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 1.8 deaths | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 1.4 deaths | -22.2% |
| 2003 | 1.58 deaths | +12.9% |
| 2004 | 1.45 deaths | -8.2% |
| 2005 | 2.14 deaths | +47.6% |
| 2006 | 2.09 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.06 deaths | -49.3% |
| 2008 | 3.13 deaths | +195.3% |
| 2009 | 1.05 deaths | -66.5% |
| 2010 | 7.73 deaths | +636.2% |
| 2011 | 13.03 deaths | +68.6% |
| 2012 | 14.28 deaths | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 9.24 deaths | -35.3% |
| 2014 | 18.37 deaths | +98.8% |
| 2015 | 20.3 deaths | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 25.06 deaths | +23.4% |
| 2017 | 25.44 deaths | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 12.23 deaths | -51.9% |
| 2019 | 12.86 deaths | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 20.4 deaths | +58.6% |
| 2021 | 17.24 deaths | -15.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.75 deaths | 1.05 deaths | 3.13 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.85 deaths | 7.73 deaths | 25.44 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.82 deaths | 17.24 deaths | 20.4 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 142 Czechia 22.5 deaths compare
- 143 Netherlands 22.39 deaths compare
- 144 Albania 17.6 deaths compare
- 146 Israel 16.45 deaths compare
- 147 Saint Kitts and Nevis 12.07 deaths compare
- 148 Syrian Arab Republic 11.78 deaths 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,422 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 39 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate -0.3459 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0285 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0343 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from hiv/aids in Bulgaria?
- Number of deaths from hiv/aids in Bulgaria was 17.24 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths from hiv/aids recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 25.44 deaths in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from hiv/aids recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 deaths in 2009.
- How does Bulgaria rank for number of deaths from hiv/aids?
- Bulgaria ranks 145th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from hiv/aids rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in both sexes.