Inflation Bulgaria 2012
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in June at 1.6%.
- Highest month
- September: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- June: 1.6%
- Difference
- 3.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 7.4%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of -2.6%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 7.4%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: -2.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.0% lower than the 5-year average of 4.9%.
- 5-year average
- 4.9%
- 10-year average
- 5.4%
- All-time high (2008)
- 12.4%
- All-time low (2003)
- 2.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-1.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -3.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3% | -2.2 |
| February | 2.0% | -3.2 |
| March | 1.7% | -3.9 |
| April | 1.7% | -2.9 |
| May | 1.7% | -3.1 |
| June | 1.6% | -3.2 |
| July | 3.1% | -1.3 |
| August | 3.9% | -0.2 |
| September | 4.9% | +1.6 |
| October | 4.4% | +0.9 |
| November | 3.9% | +0.8 |
| December | 4.2% | +1.4 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.