The publication ‘Population and Demographic Processes 2024’ presents detailed statistical information about the demographic state of the Republic of Bulgaria during 2024. Data for the number and structure of the population and its natural movement and internal migration are published. The information about the natural and mechanic movement of the population contains data for marriages, births, deaths, divorces and migration registered during the year. The issue also contains methodological notes and an analysis of the demographic processes in the Republic of Bulgaria. The electronic publication is available in Bulgarian and in English free of charge on the website of NSI.
As of December 31, 2024, the population of Bulgaria was 6 437 360 persons. Compared to 2023, the country’s population had decreased by 8 121 persons, or by 0.13%. There were 53 727 children born in 2024, of which 53 428 (99.4%) - live-born. The number of live births decreased by 3 769 children, or 6.6% compared to the previous year. The number of deaths in 2024 was 100 736 and the crude mortality rate - 15.6‰. Compared to the previous year, the number of deaths had decreased by 270, or by 0.3%.
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Targets 3.1 By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births 3.2 By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under‑5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births 3.3 By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases 3.4 By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being 3.5 Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including n ...
... publication, Population and Demographic Processes 2023, is available for the users of statistical information. The issue is bilingual (Bulgarian and English) and contains detailed statistical information about the demographic state of the Republic of Bulgaria during 2023. Data for the number and structure of the population and for its natural movement and internal migration are published. The information about the natural and mechanic movement of the population contains data for marriages, births, deaths, divorces and migration registered during the year. All these events are presented in a separate section and are linked with the main demographic characteristics of the persons for whom they are registered. The demographic indicators for fertility, mortality and marriage and divorce rates are calculated and presented. The publication contains a time series of statistical data for the main demographic indicators which gives the opportunity for an in-depth study of the demographic process ...
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