Inflation of consumer prices in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Inflation of consumer prices was 4.58 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.58
Change on year
up 87.2%
World rank
52nd
of 190 countries
All-time high
1,058
in 1997
All-time low
-1.42
in 2014
Years of data
40
1986–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Bulgaria, 1986–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, inflation of consumer prices in Bulgaria stood at 4.58.
That represents a change of up 87.2% on the previous year and up 4,478.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Bulgaria peaked at 1,058 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -1.42, in 2014.
Bulgaria ranks 52nd of 190 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.
Inflation of 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% |
| 2025 | 4.58 | +87.2% |
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 | 6.13 | 1.67 | 15.33 | 6 |
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)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 3.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2068 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 4,204 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate -0.1897 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1835 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 3,729 current LCU per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Bulgaria?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Bulgaria was 4.58 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 1,058 in 1997.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.42 in 2014.
- How does Bulgaria rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Bulgaria ranks 52nd out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,478.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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