Bulgaria’s consumer confidence index rose to -25.7 in the third quarter of 2026 from -28.6 in the previous quarter. Consumers became less pessimistic regarding the 12-month outlook for the general economy (-25.4 vs -33.1 in Q2) and their financial situation (-23 vs -25.6). At the same time, inflation expectations eased significantly (14.4 vs 26.4), suggesting that households expect a slower pace of price increases over the coming year. Moreover, consumers also had a better assessment of their ability to purchase durable goods, both in the current period (-40.7 vs -44.4) and over the next 12 months (-15.8 vs -17). Expectations for household savings also improved (-56.4 vs -60.8). Meanwhile, concerns about the labour market increased, with unemployment expectations worsening (19.2 vs 18.2). source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria

Consumer Confidence in Bulgaria increased to -25.70 points in the third quarter of 2026 from -28.60 points in the second quarter of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Bulgaria averaged -31.76 points from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of -8.40 points in the third quarter of 2024 and a record low of -54.00 points in the first quarter of 2010. This page provides - Bulgaria Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Bulgaria Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Bulgaria increased to -25.70 points in the third quarter of 2026 from -28.60 points in the second quarter of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Bulgaria is expected to be -27.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bulgaria Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around -20.00 points in 2027 and -16.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-08 08:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Q2 -28.6 -25.9 -28
2026-08-07 08:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Q3 -25.7 -28.6 -27
2026-11-06 09:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Q4 -25.7 -24


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -25.70 -28.60 points Sep 2026
Consumer Spending 12123.65 11859.60 EUR Million Mar 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.50 0.70 percent Jun 2026
Retail Sales YoY 7.10 7.90 percent Jun 2026


Bulgaria Consumer Confidence
In Bulgaria, the consumer survey is carried out 4 times a year on a rotational principle and covers around 1200 people from urban and rural areas. The questionnaire includes 15 questions relating to the financial situation of household, general economic situation in the country, consumer prices, unemployment, major purchases, household savings, financial situation of household, buying a car, buying or building a home and purchases for home improvements. All assessments of present situation or present tendency and all expectations refer to a 12-month-period of variable change.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-25.70 -28.60 -8.40 -54.00 2001 - 2026 points Quarterly

News Stream
Bulgaria Consumer Confidence Improves in Q3
Bulgaria’s consumer confidence index rose to -25.7 in the third quarter of 2026 from -28.6 in the previous quarter. Consumers became less pessimistic regarding the 12-month outlook for the general economy (-25.4 vs -33.1 in Q2) and their financial situation (-23 vs -25.6). At the same time, inflation expectations eased significantly (14.4 vs 26.4), suggesting that households expect a slower pace of price increases over the coming year. Moreover, consumers also had a better assessment of their ability to purchase durable goods, both in the current period (-40.7 vs -44.4) and over the next 12 months (-15.8 vs -17). Expectations for household savings also improved (-56.4 vs -60.8). Meanwhile, concerns about the labour market increased, with unemployment expectations worsening (19.2 vs 18.2).
2026-08-07
Bulgaria Consumer Mood Falls to 3-Year Low
Bulgaria’s consumer confidence fell further to -28.6 in Q2 2026 from -25.9 in the previous quarter, marking the weakest reading since Q2 2023. The decline was driven by worsening assessments of households’ financial situation over the past 12 months (-38.6 vs -25.8 in Q1 2026) and expectations for the year ahead (-25.6 vs -23.9), alongside greater uncertainty about future finances (-22.2 vs -19.4). Sentiment toward the broader economy also weakened for the past 12 months (-63 vs -49.3), while expectations for the next year improved slightly (-33.1 vs -34). Meanwhile, inflation perceptions over the past 12 months surged (76.7 vs 58.3), though consumers expected price pressures to ease over the coming year (26.4 vs 32.8). Concerns about unemployment in the next 12 months moderated (18.2 vs 22.3), while sentiment toward making major purchases weakened further (-44.4 vs -37.5). At the same time, current views on the ability to save money became less favorable (-47 vs -39).
2026-05-08
Bulgaria Consumer Confidence Weakest in 2 Years
Bulgaria’s consumer confidence fell to -25.9 in Q1 2026 from -25.1 in Q4, the weakest since Q2 2023. The deterioration reflected weaker household finances over past 12 months (-25.8 vs -24.1 in Q4) and worse expectations (-23.9 vs -21.6), plus higher uncertainty (-19.4 vs -14.6). Broader economy views were mixed: past-year assessments slightly improved (-49.3 vs -50.1) and next-12-month expectations less negative (-34.0 vs -36.2). Inflation perceptions eased, with price assessments at 58.3 vs 63.1 and expectations at 32.8 vs 33.2, while unemployment expectations eased to 22.3 vs 23.5. However, spending caution increased, with weaker views on major purchases (-37.5 vs -31.1) and durable goods intentions (-19.8 vs -18.6). Households' budget assessments edged down (1.6 vs 3.1), while savings expectations improved (-54.2 vs -55.6). Big-ticket intentions remained weak, including car (-76.0 vs -74.9), housing (-87.6 vs -89.0), and home improvements (-67.4 vs -66.2) .
2026-02-09