Inflation Bulgaria 2010
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.4%.
- Highest month
- November: 4.6%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.4%
- Difference
- 4.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 24.9%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -1.6%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 24.9%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -1.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 4.3% lower than the 5-year average of 6.7%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.3% in 2003).
- 5-year average
- 6.7%
- 10-year average
- 6%
- All-time high (2008)
- 12.4%
- All-time low (2003)
- 2.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +0.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -6.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4% | -6.7 |
| February | 0.9% | -5.1 |
| March | 1.3% | -3.6 |
| April | 1.8% | -3.0 |
| May | 1.9% | -2.0 |
| June | 1.4% | -2.3 |
| July | 2.4% | +0.8 |
| August | 2.7% | +1.4 |
| September | 3.5% | +3.3 |
| October | 3.9% | +4.2 |
| November | 4.6% | +4.7 |
| December | 4.5% | +3.9 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.