Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 288 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
288
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
131st
of 200 countries
All-time high
15,401
in 1951
All-time low
288
in 2024
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Number of infant deaths in Bulgaria, 1951–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of infant deaths in Bulgaria is 288, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Bulgaria peaked at 15,401 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 288, in 2024.
That places Bulgaria 131st out of 200 countries with data for 2024, 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 infant deaths (World Health) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 15,401 | — |
| 1952 | 14,416 | -6.4% |
| 1953 | 13,429 | -6.8% |
| 1954 | 12,281 | -8.5% |
| 1955 | 11,231 | -8.5% |
| 1956 | 10,172 | -9.4% |
| 1957 | 8,878 | -12.7% |
| 1958 | 7,694 | -13.3% |
| 1959 | 6,771 | -12.0% |
| 1960 | 6,130 | -9.5% |
| 1961 | 5,554 | -9.4% |
| 1962 | 4,948 | -10.9% |
| 1963 | 4,498 | -9.1% |
| 1964 | 4,219 | -6.2% |
| 1965 | 4,006 | -5.0% |
| 1966 | 3,845 | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 3,805 | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 4,010 | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 4,099 | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 3,867 | -5.7% |
| 1971 | 3,614 | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 3,423 | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 3,409 | -0.4% |
| 1974 | 3,554 | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 3,546 | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 3,404 | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 3,245 | -4.7% |
| 1978 | 3,021 | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 2,801 | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 2,574 | -8.1% |
| 1981 | 2,368 | -8.0% |
| 1982 | 2,242 | -5.3% |
| 1983 | 2,139 | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 2,025 | -5.3% |
| 1985 | 1,897 | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 1,783 | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 1,690 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 1,647 | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 1,644 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 1,607 | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 1,522 | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 1,421 | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 1,337 | -5.9% |
| 1994 | 1,260 | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 1,167 | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 1,113 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 1,051 | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 989 | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 1,012 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 1,023 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 960 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 888 | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 844 | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 814 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 784 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 760 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 744 | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 736 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 742 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 713 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 642 | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 581 | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 527 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 486 | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 453 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 419 | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 391 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 365 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 343 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 321 | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 303 | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 307 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 305 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 288 | -5.6% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 288 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 1.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 288 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 248, 1.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11,141 | 6,771 | 15,401 | 9 |
| 1960s | 4,511 | 3,805 | 6,130 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,388 | 2,801 | 3,867 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,001 | 1,644 | 2,574 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,248 | 989 | 1,607 | 10 |
| 2000s | 829.5 | 736 | 1,023 | 10 |
| 2010s | 492 | 343 | 713 | 10 |
| 2020s | 304.8 | 288 | 321 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 128 Georgia 323 compare
- 129 Belgium 318 compare
- 130 Armenia, Republic of 301 compare
- 132 Switzerland 285 compare
- 133 Slovak Republic 275 compare
- 134 Serbia, Republic of 272 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Bulgaria?
- Number of infant deaths in Bulgaria was 288 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 15,401 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 288 in 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank for number of infant deaths?
- Bulgaria ranks 131st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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