Bulgaria: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 5.1 percent as of August 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 4.36 percent. Historically, the average for Bulgaria from December 1997 to August 2026 is 7.02 percent. The minimum of -2.55 percent was recorded in May 2016, while the maximum of 547.55 percent was reached in December 1997.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Bulgaria: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 5.1 |
| 2026 Jul | 4.36 |
| 2026 Jun | 5.24 |
| 2026 May | 6.26 |
| 2026 Apr | 5.98 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.8 |
| 2026 Feb | 2.08 |
| 2026 Jan | 2.32 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.6 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 2 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 0.8629 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 105.47 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 105.9700 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.85 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 5.10 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | 5.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 5.69 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 10.41 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 14.49 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 8.30 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 2.95 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 9.33 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 4.28 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 9.40 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -0.96 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 9.40 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 60.36 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 28.82 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 31.54 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 18.68 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 12.86 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 1.30 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.14 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 2.66 | 6/2026 | percent |