Number of deaths in Bulgaria today so far:
201
A person dies approximately every 307.32 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 102,617
Number of deaths per day: 281
Number of deaths per hour: 12
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Methodology: The figures shown on this page are based on projections from the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. Deaths are distributed evenly across the year to produce per-day and per-second estimates. Actual daily counts may vary due to seasonal factors, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
The table below shows the top 10 causes of death in Bulgaria according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 40,727 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 29,697 |
| 3 | Stroke | 24,459 |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 8,926 |
| 5 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 3,869 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 3,332 |
| 7 | Colon and rectum cancers | 2,853 |
| 8 | Kidney diseases | 2,000 |
| 9 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 1,958 |
| 10 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,616 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Bulgaria?
The leading cause of death in Bulgaria is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 40,727 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Bulgaria?
The top three causes of death in Bulgaria are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Bulgaria each year?
Approximately 40,727 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Bulgaria each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.