Inflation, consumer prices in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Inflation, consumer prices was 2.45 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.45
Change on year
down 74.1%
World rank
38th
of 70 countries
All-time high
1,058
in 1997
All-time low
-1.42
in 2014
Years of data
39
1986–2024
Inflation, consumer prices in Bulgaria, 1986–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 2.45 for inflation, consumer prices in 2024.
The figure is down 74.1% on the previous year and up 272.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation, consumer prices in Bulgaria peaked at 1,058 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -1.42, in 2014.
That places Bulgaria 38th out of 70 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation, consumer prices in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2.7 | — |
| 1987 | 2.73 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 2.37 | -13.1% |
| 1989 | 6.39 | +169.6% |
| 1990 | 23.8 | +272.5% |
| 1991 | 338.45 | +1322.1% |
| 1992 | 91.3 | -73.0% |
| 1993 | 72.88 | -20.2% |
| 1994 | 96.06 | +31.8% |
| 1995 | 62.05 | -35.4% |
| 1996 | 121.61 | +96.0% |
| 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 | -0.7986 | +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 | +97.2% |
| 2022 | 15.33 | +364.7% |
| 2023 | 9.44 | -38.4% |
| 2024 | 2.45 | -74.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.55 | 2.37 | 6.39 | 4 |
| 1990s | 188.58 | 2.57 | 1,058 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.78 | 2.35 | 12.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.62 | -1.42 | 4.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.44 | 1.67 | 15.33 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 15.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8746 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 17,778 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 15.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9488 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 19,286 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 10.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8417 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation, consumer prices in Bulgaria?
- Inflation, consumer prices in Bulgaria was 2.45 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 1,058 in 1997.
- What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.42 in 2014.
- How does Bulgaria rank for inflation, consumer prices?
- Bulgaria ranks 38th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 272.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Inflation, consumer prices (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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