The annual inflation rate in Bulgaria rose to 5.6% in September 2026 from 5.1% in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed. This marked the highest reading since May, as prices accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.4% vs 0.8% in August), transport (25.6% vs 21.5%), alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and narcotics (6.9% vs 6.1%), housing and utilities (5.4% vs 5.1%), information and communication (1.6% vs 1.5%), and recreation, sport, and culture (8.2% vs 7.6%). In contrast, prices increased at a slower pace in health (3.1% vs 3.3%), education (7.7% vs 9.1%), restaurants and accommodation services (9.5% vs 9.6%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (5.1% vs 5.6%), while prices declined for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.5% vs 0.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.3%, reversing a 0.6% gain in August. source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria

Inflation Rate in Bulgaria increased to 5.60 percent in September from 5.10 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Bulgaria averaged 49.77 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 October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Bulgaria increased to 5.60 percent in September from 5.10 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Bulgaria is expected to be 5.90 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 2.70 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-15 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Aug 5.1% 4.5% 5.1%
2026-10-01 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Sep 5.6% 5.1% 6.1%
2026-10-14 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Sep 5.1% 5.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 106.02 105.36 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 106.21 105.96 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 120.34 114.05 points Aug 2026
Export Prices 109.20 104.30 points Jun 2026
Food Inflation 0.80 1.20 percent Aug 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 105.79 105.92 points Sep 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM 0.80 0.40 percent Aug 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY 5.10 4.40 percent Aug 2026
Import Prices 105.60 103.70 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.60 5.10 percent Sep 2026
PPI MoM 3.00 0.40 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 156.10 151.50 points Aug 2026
PPI YoY 17.40 13.70 percent Aug 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
5.60 5.10 2019.50 -2.60 1996 - 2026 percent Monthly
1995=100, NSA

News Stream
Bulgaria Inflation Rate Rises to 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Bulgaria rose to 5.6% in September 2026 from 5.1% in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed. This marked the highest reading since May, as prices accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.4% vs 0.8% in August), transport (25.6% vs 21.5%), alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and narcotics (6.9% vs 6.1%), housing and utilities (5.4% vs 5.1%), information and communication (1.6% vs 1.5%), and recreation, sport, and culture (8.2% vs 7.6%). In contrast, prices increased at a slower pace in health (3.1% vs 3.3%), education (7.7% vs 9.1%), restaurants and accommodation services (9.5% vs 9.6%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (5.1% vs 5.6%), while prices declined for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.5% vs 0.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.3%, reversing a 0.6% gain in August.
2026-10-01
Bulgaria August Inflation Confirmed at 5.1%
Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.1% in August 2026 from a four-month low of 4.5% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. Costs increased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.1% vs 5.7% in July), transportation (21.5% vs 14.5%), recreation and culture (7.6% vs 7.5%), restaurants and hotels (9.6% vs 9.3%), and miscellaneous goods and services (5.6% vs 5.3%). Meanwhile, inflation remained steady for housing and utilities (at 5.1%) and furnishings and household equipment (at 0.3%), while prices for clothing and footwear were flat following a 0.4% drop a month earlier. On the other hand, price growth moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.8% vs 1.2%), health (3.3% vs 4.0%), education (9.1% vs 9.2%), and information and communication (1.5% vs 1.8%), while declines were recorded for insurance and financial services (-0.3% vs 1.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.6% in August, easing from a 0.8% increase in the preceding period.
2026-09-15
Bulgaria Inflation Accelerates in August
Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 5.1% in August 2026 from a 4.5% rise in July, according to preliminary estimates. The acceleration was driven mainly by faster price growth for transport (22.4% vs 14.5%), while inflation also increased for restaurants and accommodation services (9.6% vs 9.3%), recreation, sport and culture (7.6% vs 7.5%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.1% vs 5.7%). Meanwhile, price growth slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.6% vs 1.2%), health (3.2% vs 4.0%), and education (9.1% vs 9.2%). Inflation was unchanged for housing and utilities (5.1% vs 5.1%), while the decline in clothing and footwear prices eased (0.0% vs -0.4%). Insurance and financial services moved into deflation (-0.3% vs 1.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.6% in August, slowing from a 0.8% increase in July.
2026-08-31