Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 8.74 in 2023. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2023)
8.74
World rank
92nd
of 146 countries
All-time high
25
in 1986
All-time low
3
in 2011
Years of data
31
1985–2023

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Bulgaria, 1985–2023

5101520251985200420231985: 121986: 251987: 201988: 101989: 191990: 211991: 101992: 201993: 141994: 121995: 131996: 191997: 171998: 151999: 242000: 202001: 202002: 162003: 62004: 102005: 112006: 52007: 112008: 52009: 42010: 82011: 32012: 42013: 102014: 72023: 8.7

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Bulgaria stood at 8.74.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Bulgaria peaked at 25 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2011.

Bulgaria ranks 92nd of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 17.2 10 25 5
1990s 16.5 10 24 10
2000s 10.8 4 20 10
2010s 6.4 3 10 5
2020s 8.74 8.74 8.74 1

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 89 Canada 9.38 compare
  2. 90 Kazakhstan, Republic of 9 compare
  3. 90 Romania 9 compare
  4. 93 Finland 8 compare
  5. 93 United Kingdom 8 compare
  6. 93 Korea 8 compare
  7. 93 Serbia, Republic of 8 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Bulgaria?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Bulgaria was 8.74 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 25 in 1986.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2011.
How does Bulgaria rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Bulgaria ranks 92nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
146 places, 3,284 data points, 1985–2023
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