Bulgaria Life Expectancy
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Bulgaria's life expectancy was 74.7 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's life expectancy stood at 74.7 in 2025, a decline of +1.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.7 by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 105th globally.
Bulgaria’s life expectancy has risen modestly over the 65‑year span from 69.25 in 1960 to 74.71 in 2025, placing the country 105th globally. The upward trajectory reached its all‑time peak of 75.71 in 2023 before slipping slightly, suggesting that recent health gains are fragile. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Bulgaria trails Brazil’s 74.99 and Azerbaijan’s 75.07, yet exceeds Mexico’s 74.59, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑pack performance within its cohort. The gradual improvement reflects advances in medical care and social protection, but the modest gain of just over five years since the 1960 trough also signals persistent structural challenges such as chronic disease burden and regional disparities. Continued investment in preventive health, especially targeting lifestyle‑related risk factors, will be crucial to sustain the modest upward trend and to close the gap with higher‑ranking neighbors.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 74.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 74.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 74.7 | −1.0 | #105 |
| 2023 | 75.7 | +1.5 | #99 |
| 2022 | 74.2 | +2.9 | #110 |
| 2021 | 71.2 | −2.1 | #122 |
| 2020 | 73.4 | −1.8 | #106 |
| 2019 | 75.1 | +0.1 | #102 |
| 2018 | 75.0 | +0.1 | #101 |
| 2017 | 74.8 | +0.0 | #102 |
| 2016 | 74.8 | +0.2 | #101 |
| 2015 | 74.6 | +0.1 | #100 |
| 2014 | 74.5 | −0.4 | #101 |
| 2013 | 74.9 | +0.5 | #93 |
| 2012 | 74.3 | +0.2 | #97 |
| 2011 | 74.2 | +0.7 | #96 |
| 2010 | 73.5 | +0.1 | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's life expectancy was 74.7 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bulgaria's life expectancy peaked at 75.7 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Bulgaria was 69.2 in 1960.
Bulgaria ranks 105th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's life expectancy is projected to reach 74.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Bulgaria in 2025 was 74.7. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_life-expectancy,
title = {Bulgaria Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}