Bulgaria: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 172.2735 index points as of August 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 171.2011 index points. Historically, the average for Bulgaria from May 1990 to August 2026 is 80.4122 index points. The minimum of 0.0245 index points was recorded in May 1990, while the maximum of 172.2735 index points was reached in August 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
- Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
| Recent values | Bulgaria: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 172.2735 |
| 2026 Jul | 171.2011 |
| 2026 Jun | 169.8199 |
| 2026 May | 171.3311 |
| 2026 Apr | 171.2498 |
| 2026 Mar | 168.26 |
| 2026 Feb | 166.7976 |
| 2026 Jan | 166.1801 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.6 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 2 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 0.8689 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 105.47 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 172.2735 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.04 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 5.65 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | 5.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 6.11 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 14.74 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 21.52 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 8.30 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 1.51 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 9.64 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 3.27 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 9.08 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 0.05 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 6.36 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 60.36 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 28.82 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 31.54 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 18.68 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 12.86 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 1.30 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.14 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 2.66 | 6/2026 | percent |