Bosnia and Herzegovina’s annual inflation eased to 4.1% in December, the lowest since August, slowing from 4.4% in November. The slowdown was mainly driven by slower price growth in food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.3% vs. 6.0%) and health (4.7% vs. 5.0%), along with a decline in transport prices (-0.2% vs. 1.4%). In contrast, inflation accelerated in housing and utilities (7.3% vs. 6.6%), recreation and culture (4.9% vs. 4.8%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.1% vs. 3.9%), furnishings and household equipment (2.4% vs. 1.8%), and other goods and services (3.3% vs. 2.9%). Prices for clothing and footwear (-7.8% vs. -8.1%) continued to decline, but at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1% in December, following 0.5% growth in November. source: Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina decreased to 4.10 percent in December from 4.40 percent in November of 2025. Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 2.43 percent from 2006 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 17.40 percent in October of 2022 and a record low of -2.30 percent in March of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina decreased to 4.10 percent in December from 4.40 percent in November of 2025. Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to be 3.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.80 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-12-26 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Nov 4.4% 4.3% 4.2%
2026-01-26 01:50 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 4.1% 4.4% 4.4%
2026-02-26 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 4.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 132.20 132.00 points Dec 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 140.90 140.00 points Dec 2025
CPI Transportation 123.60 124.30 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation 5.30 6.00 percent Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 4.10 4.40 percent Dec 2025
Inflation Rate MoM 0.10 0.50 percent Dec 2025
PPI YoY 2.00 2.50 percent Dec 2025


Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.10 4.40 17.40 -2.30 2006 - 2025 percent Monthly
2010=100, NSA

News Stream
Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Slows to Four-Month Low
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s annual inflation eased to 4.1% in December, the lowest since August, slowing from 4.4% in November. The slowdown was mainly driven by slower price growth in food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.3% vs. 6.0%) and health (4.7% vs. 5.0%), along with a decline in transport prices (-0.2% vs. 1.4%). In contrast, inflation accelerated in housing and utilities (7.3% vs. 6.6%), recreation and culture (4.9% vs. 4.8%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.1% vs. 3.9%), furnishings and household equipment (2.4% vs. 1.8%), and other goods and services (3.3% vs. 2.9%). Prices for clothing and footwear (-7.8% vs. -8.1%) continued to decline, but at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1% in December, following 0.5% growth in November.
2026-01-26
Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate Accelerates in November
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s annual inflation rate inched up to 4.4% in November 2025 from 4.3% in October, reaching its highest level since July. The uptick was driven mainly by faster price growth in housing and utilities (6.6% vs. 5.2% in October), transport (1.4% vs. 0.0%), recreation and culture (4.8% vs. 4.7%), and other goods and services (2.9% vs. 2.5%). In contrast, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.0% vs. 6.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.5% in November, marking the third consecutive month of increases.
2025-12-26
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Inflation Edges Up to 4.3%
The annual inflation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina edged up to 4.3% in October 2025 from 4.2% in September. The main upward pressure came from higher prices for housing and utilities (5.2% vs 2.3% in September) and furnishings and household equipment (1.8% vs 1.3%). Meanwhile, price growth eased across several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.9% vs 7.8%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.8% vs 3.9%), health (5.5% vs 5.9%), recreation and culture (4.7% vs 4.8%), education (3.3% vs 3.6%), restaurants and hotels (7.8% vs 8.0%), and other goods and services (2.5% vs 3.0%). In addition, prices for clothing and footwear declined further (-8.2% vs -7.5%). Transport costs were unchanged, after falling 0.8% in the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4%, following a 0.2% increase in September.
2025-11-27