Retail sales in Bulgaria fell 0.5% from a month earlier in January 2026, following a 1.6% jump in the previous period. This marks the sharpest decline since February 2025. Retail Sales MoM in Bulgaria averaged 0.55 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 12.10 percent in January of 2015 and a record low of -16.30 percent in March of 2020. source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-06 09:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Dec 1.6% 0.2% 0.6%
2026-03-09 09:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Jan -0.5% 1.6% -0.3%
2026-04-07 08:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Feb -0.5% 0.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -25.90 -25.10 points Mar 2026
Consumer Spending 31365.12 27844.88 BGN Million Dec 2025
Retail Sales MoM -0.50 1.60 percent Jan 2026
Retail Sales YoY 3.90 8.20 percent Jan 2026


Bulgaria Retail Sales MoM
In Bulgaria, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Bulgaria, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.50 1.60 12.10 -16.30 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
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