Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 159 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
159
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
138th
of 200 countries
All-time high
2,026
in 1974
All-time low
159
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Bulgaria, 1965–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths in Bulgaria is 159, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Bulgaria peaked at 2,026 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 159, in 2024.
That places Bulgaria 138th 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 neonatal deaths (World Health) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1,827 | — |
| 1966 | 1,761 | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 1,784 | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 1,986 | +11.3% |
| 1969 | 1,962 | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 1,863 | -5.0% |
| 1971 | 1,816 | -2.5% |
| 1972 | 1,796 | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 1,920 | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 2,026 | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 1,926 | -4.9% |
| 1976 | 1,822 | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 1,678 | -7.9% |
| 1978 | 1,540 | -8.2% |
| 1979 | 1,457 | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 1,342 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 1,256 | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 1,201 | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 1,138 | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 1,079 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 1,008 | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 962 | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 904 | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 897 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 881 | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 856 | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 813 | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 778 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 739 | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 685 | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 610 | -10.9% |
| 1996 | 596 | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 535 | -10.2% |
| 1998 | 537 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 575 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 567 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 515 | -9.2% |
| 2002 | 484 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 463 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 450 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 428 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 417 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 405 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 406 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 418 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 389 | -6.9% |
| 2011 | 354 | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 328 | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 300 | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 288 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 268 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 251 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 234 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 215 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 199 | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 179 | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 170 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 176 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 167 | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 159 | -4.8% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 159 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 159 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.5, 95% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,864 | 1,761 | 1,986 | 5 |
| 1970s | 1,784 | 1,457 | 2,026 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,067 | 881 | 1,342 | 10 |
| 1990s | 672.4 | 535 | 856 | 10 |
| 2000s | 455.3 | 405 | 567 | 10 |
| 2010s | 282.6 | 199 | 389 | 10 |
| 2020s | 170.2 | 159 | 179 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 136 Slovak Republic 167 compare
- 137 Austria 166 compare
- 139 New Zealand 158 compare
- 139 Denmark 158 compare
- 141 Greece 155 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 neonatal deaths in Bulgaria?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Bulgaria was 159 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,026 in 1974.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 159 in 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Bulgaria ranks 138th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. 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 neonatal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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