Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 907.24 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Bulgaria, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Bulgaria stood at 907.24. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Bulgaria peaked at 1,792 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 907.24, in 2030.
Bulgaria ranks 126th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,792 | — |
| 1991 | 1,724 | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 1,652 | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 1,592 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 1,544 | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 1,495 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 1,447 | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 1,396 | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 1,344 | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 1,297 | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 1,254 | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 1,207 | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 1,161 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 1,121 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 1,084 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 1,052 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 1,028 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 1,013 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 1,004 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 1,001 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1,001 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 997.44 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 992.12 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 993.07 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 997.17 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 998.2 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 999.62 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 1,003 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 1,005 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 1,004 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 1,001 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 996.05 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 992.43 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 987.99 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 978.14 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 966.88 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 955.91 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 944.29 | -1.2% |
| 2028 | 933.14 | -1.2% |
| 2029 | 920.86 | -1.3% |
| 2030 | 907.24 | -1.5% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 907.24 is below the median for high income countries, which is 907.56, 100% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 907.24 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,190, 76% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,528 | 1,297 | 1,792 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,093 | 1,001 | 1,254 | 10 |
| 2010s | 998.94 | 992.12 | 1,005 | 10 |
| 2020s | 967.63 | 920.86 | 1,001 | 10 |
| 2030s | 907.24 | 907.24 | 907.24 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More gender data for Bulgaria
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 5,551 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 5,551 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.7319 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 29,446 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 31,195 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 29,990 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 31,775 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 30,724 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 32,554 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Bulgaria?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Bulgaria was 907.24 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 1,792 in 1990.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 907.24 in 2030.
- How does Bulgaria rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Bulgaria ranks 126th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.