Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Under-five deaths was 354 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
354
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
131st
of 201 countries
All-time high
14,130
in 1955
All-time low
354
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five deaths in Bulgaria, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Bulgaria is 354, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Bulgaria peaked at 14,130 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 354, in 2024.
That places Bulgaria 131st out of 201 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.
Under-five deaths in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 14,130 | — |
| 1956 | 12,716 | -10.0% |
| 1957 | 11,084 | -12.8% |
| 1958 | 9,579 | -13.6% |
| 1959 | 8,369 | -12.6% |
| 1960 | 7,483 | -10.6% |
| 1961 | 6,717 | -10.2% |
| 1962 | 5,971 | -11.1% |
| 1963 | 5,419 | -9.2% |
| 1964 | 5,066 | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 4,799 | -5.3% |
| 1966 | 4,598 | -4.2% |
| 1967 | 4,524 | -1.6% |
| 1968 | 4,691 | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 4,747 | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 4,497 | -5.3% |
| 1971 | 4,238 | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 4,048 | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 4,028 | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 4,163 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 4,158 | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 4,027 | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 3,876 | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 3,653 | -5.8% |
| 1979 | 3,417 | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 3,168 | -7.3% |
| 1981 | 2,941 | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 2,793 | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 2,669 | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 2,533 | -5.1% |
| 1985 | 2,383 | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 2,247 | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 2,135 | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 2,082 | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 2,080 | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 2,048 | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 1,963 | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 1,849 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 1,741 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 1,632 | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 1,507 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 1,425 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 1,339 | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 1,251 | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 1,245 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 1,236 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 1,160 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 1,078 | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 1,025 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 981 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 937 | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 903 | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 882 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 872 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 878 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 849 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 775 | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 706 | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 642 | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 590 | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 547 | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 506 | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 474 | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 444 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 419 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 394 | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 374 | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 375 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 372 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 354 | -4.8% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 354 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 1.4× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 354 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11,176 | 8,369 | 14,130 | 5 |
| 1960s | 5,402 | 4,524 | 7,483 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,010 | 3,417 | 4,497 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,503 | 2,080 | 3,168 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,600 | 1,245 | 2,048 | 10 |
| 2000s | 995.2 | 872 | 1,236 | 10 |
| 2010s | 595.2 | 419 | 849 | 10 |
| 2020s | 373.8 | 354 | 394 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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)
- 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 under-five deaths in Bulgaria?
- Under-five deaths in Bulgaria was 354 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 14,130 in 1955.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 354 in 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank for under-five deaths?
- Bulgaria ranks 131st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. 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 Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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