Bulgaria: Monetary freedom

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 Bulgaria

Monetary freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 70.50
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 65.56
 Min - Max 0.00 - 88.00
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 70.5 points, a decline from 80.2 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 67.58 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Bulgaria from 1995 to 2024 is 65.56 points. The minimum value, 0 points, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 88 points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Bulgaria - Monetary freedom - Recent values chart

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Bulgaria - Monetary freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Monetary Freedom index for Bulgaria from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in Bulgaria and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.
Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.

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