Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS was 17.24 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
17.24 deaths
Change on year
down 15.5%
World rank
145th
of 194 countries
All-time high
25.44 deaths
in 2017
All-time low
1.05 deaths
in 2009
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Bulgaria, 2000–2021

05101520252000201020212000: 1.8 deaths2001: 1.8 deaths2002: 1.4 deaths2003: 1.6 deaths2004: 1.4 deaths2005: 2.1 deaths2006: 2.1 deaths2007: 1.1 deaths2008: 3.1 deaths2009: 1.1 deaths2010: 7.7 deaths2011: 13 deaths2012: 14.3 deaths2013: 9.2 deaths2014: 18.4 deaths2015: 20.3 deaths2016: 25.1 deaths2017: 25.4 deaths2018: 12.2 deaths2019: 12.9 deaths2020: 20.4 deaths2021: 17.2 deaths

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

Annual values for Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Bulgaria, 2000 to 2021.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 142 Czechia 22.5 deaths compare
  2. 143 Netherlands 22.39 deaths compare
  3. 144 Albania 17.6 deaths compare
  4. 146 Israel 16.45 deaths compare
  5. 147 Saint Kitts and Nevis 12.07 deaths compare
  6. 148 Syrian Arab Republic 11.78 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

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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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Indicator
Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS
Unit
deaths
Source
World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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Estimated number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in both sexes.