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A baby born in Bulgaria in 2026 can expect to live 76.1 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 15 years since 1950. About 102 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 15.3 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 4.6 per 1,000 live births, down 95% since 1950. Women live about 7.0 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 17 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 12.3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 86.5 years.
Life expectancy
76.1 years
Infant mortality
4.6 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
5.5 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
15.3 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Bulgaria is 76.1 years, above the global average. Infant mortality has been reduced by 95% since 1950, now at just 4.6 per 1,000 births. Women outlive men by 7 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 86.5 years.