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Bulgaria GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

10.51% +3.30pp (+45.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #39 Global Peak 913.21% (1997) Source World Bank

Bulgaria GDP Deflator (1981–2025)

Overview

Bulgaria's gdp deflator stood at 10.51% in 2025, a rise of +3.30pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.51% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 39th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 11.86% - -
2026* trend 11.18% - -
2025* trend 10.51% - -
2025 10.51% +3.30pp #39
2024 7.20% −0.79pp #153
2023 8.00% −7.92pp #154
2022 15.92% +8.95pp #174
2021 6.97% +2.62pp #138
2020 4.35% −0.93pp #150
2019 5.28% +1.05pp #172
2018 4.24% −0.58pp #141
2017 4.81% +1.49pp #144
2016 3.32% +0.38pp #139
2015 2.95% +1.61pp #122
2014 1.34% +1.27pp #80
2013 0.07% −1.04pp #31
2012 1.11% −5.00pp #37
2011 6.11% +5.35pp #117
Show all years (1981-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 15.3% Real rate -10.5%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bulgaria's gdp deflator?

Bulgaria's gdp deflator was 10.51% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 45.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria's gdp deflator peaked at 913.21% in 1997.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Bulgaria?

The lowest gdp deflator in Bulgaria was -5.39% in 1988.

How does Bulgaria rank in gdp deflator?

Bulgaria ranks 39th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Bulgaria in 2025?

Bulgaria's gdp deflator is projected to reach 10.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Bulgaria in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Bulgaria in 2025 was 10.51%. This ranks 39th in the world.

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