Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation was 2.76 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Bulgaria, 1996–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2026, economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Bulgaria stood at 2.76.
The figure is down 28.2% on the previous year and up 445.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Bulgaria peaked at 1,058 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -1.42, in 2014.
Bulgaria ranks 15th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 121.61 | — |
| 1997 | 1,058 | +770.3% |
| 1998 | 18.67 | -98.2% |
| 1999 | 2.57 | -86.2% |
| 2000 | 10.32 | +300.9% |
| 2001 | 7.36 | -28.6% |
| 2002 | 5.81 | -21.1% |
| 2003 | 2.35 | -59.6% |
| 2004 | 6.15 | +161.7% |
| 2005 | 5.04 | -18.0% |
| 2006 | 7.26 | +44.1% |
| 2007 | 8.4 | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 12.35 | +47.0% |
| 2009 | 2.75 | -77.7% |
| 2010 | 2.44 | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 4.22 | +73.0% |
| 2012 | 2.95 | -30.0% |
| 2013 | 0.8901 | -69.9% |
| 2014 | -1.42 | -259.3% |
| 2015 | -0.1046 | -92.6% |
| 2016 | -0.7987 | +663.3% |
| 2017 | 2.06 | -358.1% |
| 2018 | 2.81 | +36.5% |
| 2019 | 3.1 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 1.67 | -46.1% |
| 2021 | 3.3 | +97.1% |
| 2022 | 15.33 | +365.0% |
| 2023 | 9.46 | -38.3% |
| 2024 | 2.42 | -74.4% |
| 2025 | 3.84 | +58.3% |
| 2026 | 2.76 | -28.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 300.31 | 2.57 | 1,058 | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.78 | 2.35 | 12.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.62 | -1.42 | 4.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.54 | 1.67 | 15.33 | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.58 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7718 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 15,689 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.4465 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 9,076 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 0.4991 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Bulgaria?
- Economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Bulgaria was 2.76 in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 1,058 in 1997.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.42 in 2014.
- How does Bulgaria rank for economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation?
- Bulgaria ranks 15th out of 28 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 445.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP