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Bulgaria Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

3.64% +1.19pp (+48.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #80 Global Peak 1,058.37% (1997) Source World Bank

Bulgaria Inflation Rate (1981–2025)

Overview

Bulgaria's inflation rate stood at 3.64% in 2025, a rise of +1.19pp from 2024. The IMF projects 3.64% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 80th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 2.41% - -
2029* IMF 2.55% - -
2028* IMF 2.65% - -
2027* IMF 2.83% - -
2026* IMF 3.39% - -
2025* IMF 3.64% - -
2025 3.64% +1.19pp #80
2024 2.45% −6.15pp #75
2023 9.44% −3.58pp #149
2022 15.33% +12.48pp #167
2021 3.30% +2.08pp #93
2020 1.67% −0.78pp #90
2019 3.10% +0.47pp #131
2018 2.81% +1.63pp #115
2017 2.06% +3.38pp #89
2016 -0.80% +0.27pp #18
2015 -0.10% +1.50pp #47
2014 -1.42% −1.80pp #2
2013 0.89% −1.50pp #37
2012 2.95% −0.43pp #79
2011 4.22% +1.18pp #87
Show all years (1981-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bulgaria's inflation rate?

Bulgaria's inflation rate was 3.64% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 48.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria's inflation rate peaked at 1,058.37% in 1997.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Bulgaria?

The lowest inflation rate in Bulgaria was -1.42% in 2014.

How does Bulgaria rank in inflation rate?

Bulgaria ranks 80th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Bulgaria in 2025?

Bulgaria's inflation rate is projected to reach 3.64% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Bulgaria in 2025?

The inflation rate of Bulgaria in 2025 was 3.64%. This ranks 80th in the world.

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