Bulgaria ’s birth rate has declined by one-third over the past three decades, marking a significant demographic shift. In 1994, the country recorded 79,442 live births, but by 2024 this number had fallen to 53,428, representing a 33% decrease. The data were presented by the Bulgarian Association of Sterility and Reproductive Health during a press conference, as reported by BGNES. According to the association, 6.5% of all Bulgarian children are now born through in vitro fertilization (IVF)