The annual inflation rate in Bulgaria rose to 4.1% in March 2026, revised from 3.9% in the preliminary estimate, following a 3.3% increase in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since December 2025, as prices rebounded in transport (5.8% vs -1.9% in February), driven by rising fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict. Inflation also continued in housing and utilities (4.1% vs 3.6%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.7% vs 6.2%). At the same time, deflation eased in information and communication (-2.7% vs -3.1%). Meanwhile, price growth softened in food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs 3.9%), furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (0.1% vs 0.5%), and education (8.5% vs 8.6%). Moreover, inflation was unchanged in clothing and footwear after a 0.4% increase, while deflation persisted in health (-4.6% vs -4.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.9% in March, revised from 0.7% in the initial estimate, from 0.4% in the prior month. source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria

Inflation Rate in Bulgaria increased to 4.10 percent in March from 3.30 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Bulgaria averaged 50.50 percent from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2019.50 percent in March of 1997 and a record low of -2.60 percent in February of 2014. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bulgaria Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Bulgaria Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Bulgaria increased to 4.10 percent in March from 3.30 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Bulgaria is expected to be 4.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bulgaria Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.40 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-30 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 3.9% 3.3% 3.9%
2026-04-14 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Mar 4.1% 3.3% 3.9%
2026-04-29 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Apr 4.1% 5.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 103.55 102.65 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 103.05 102.35 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 108.08 100.84 points Mar 2026
Export Prices 102.80 100.00 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation 3.70 3.90 percent Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.82 101.78 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM 1.00 0.20 percent Mar 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY 2.80 2.10 percent Mar 2026
Import Prices 101.30 98.20 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 4.10 3.30 percent Mar 2026
PPI MoM 0.10 6.60 percent Feb 2026
Producer Prices 150.40 150.20 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY 8.40 11.30 percent Feb 2026


Bulgaria Inflation Rate
In Bulgaria, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (32 percent of total weight). Housing and Utilities accounts for 17 percent; Transport for 9 percent; Health for 8 percent; Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 6 percent and Communication for 5 percent. Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco; Miscellaneous Goods and Services; Recreation and Culture; Clothing and Footwear; Restaurant and Hotels and Education account for the remaining 23 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.10 3.30 2019.50 -2.60 1996 - 2026 percent Monthly
1995=100, NSA

News Stream
Bulgaria Inflation Rate at 3-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Bulgaria rose to 4.1% in March 2026, revised from 3.9% in the preliminary estimate, following a 3.3% increase in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since December 2025, as prices rebounded in transport (5.8% vs -1.9% in February), driven by rising fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict. Inflation also continued in housing and utilities (4.1% vs 3.6%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.7% vs 6.2%). At the same time, deflation eased in information and communication (-2.7% vs -3.1%). Meanwhile, price growth softened in food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs 3.9%), furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (0.1% vs 0.5%), and education (8.5% vs 8.6%). Moreover, inflation was unchanged in clothing and footwear after a 0.4% increase, while deflation persisted in health (-4.6% vs -4.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.9% in March, revised from 0.7% in the initial estimate, from 0.4% in the prior month.
2026-04-14
Bulgaria Inflation Rises in March
Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.9% in March 2026 from a one-year low of 3.3% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. Prices increased faster for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (6.7% vs 6.2% in February), housing and utilities (4.1% vs 3.6%), and recreation, sport and culture (16.7% vs 15.7%), while transport costs rebounded (4.2% vs -1.9%). Additionally, prices declined at a slower rate for information and communication (-2.7% vs -3.1%). On the other hand, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs 3.9%), furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (0.1% vs 0.5%), and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (5.8% vs 6%), while prices decreased further for health (-4.7% vs -4.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4% in March, easing from a 0.6% gain in the preceding period.
2026-03-30
Bulgaria Inflation Slows to 14-Month Low
Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.3% in February 2026 from 3.5% in the previous month, marking the lowest level since December 2024 and matching preliminary estimates. Price growth slowed mainly for furnishing, household equipment, and maintenance (0.5% vs 1.4% in January), housing and utilities (3.6% vs 3.7%), recreation, sport, and culture (15.7% vs 16.3%), restaurants and accommodation services (9.1% vs 9.2%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (6.0% vs 6.1%). Costs continued to decline for transport (-1.9% vs -1.4%) and information and communication (-3.1% vs -2.2%). Meanwhile, prices edged up for clothing and footwear (0.4% vs 0.3%), while remaining steady for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.9%), alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and narcotics (6.2%), education services (8.6%), and insurance and financial services (0.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4% in February, slowing from 0.6% in January.
2026-03-16