Latest reading: Inflation came in at 35.4% in May, which was down from April’s 37.9%. May’s figure marked the lowest...
Inflation in Bulgaria
In the year 2024, the inflation in Bulgaria was 2.42%, compared to -1.42% in 2014 and 9.46% in 2023. It averaged 3.44% over the last decade. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Bulgaria Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Bulgaria from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Bulgaria Inflation Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 3.1 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 15.3 | 9.5 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 3.8 | 0.1 | 7.8 | 16.9 | 4.7 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 3.0 | -2.0 | 15.3 | 37.3 | -9.0 |
Inflation eases in April
Latest reading: Inflation fell to 3.5% in April from March’s 4.0%. April's reading marked the lowest level so far this year. Looking at the details of the release, the decline was driven by falling transport costs, offsetting a rise in food and housing inflation. The trend pointed up mildly, with annual average inflation coming in at 2.7% in April (March: 2.6%). Meanwhile, harmonized inflation fell to 2.8% in April from the previous month's 4.0%. Lastly, consumer prices dropped 0.83% in April, undershooting March's 0.15% increase. April's result marked the weakest reading since September 2024.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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