Inflation Bulgaria 2013

Average inflation: 0.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.9%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in September at -1.6%.

Highest month
January: 4.4%
Lowest month
September: -1.6%
Difference
6.0 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Restaurants and hotels with an average of 3.6%. The lowest price increase was in Health with an average of -2.5%.

Highest increase
Restaurants and hotels: 3.6%
Lowest increase
Health: -2.5%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.7% lower than the 5-year average of 2.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.9% in 2013).

5-year average
2.6%
10-year average
5.3%
All-time high (2008)
12.4%
All-time low (2013)
0.9%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +2.0 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.0 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: -6.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.1% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2013

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.8%
+1.9vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
0.8%
-0.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-0.3%
-1.2vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
-0.4%
-1.3vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.1%
-0.8vs avg.
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Health
-2.5%
-3.4vs avg.
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Transport
-0.5%
-1.4vs avg.
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Communication
-0.0%
-0.9vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-1.4%
-2.3vs avg.
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Education
3.0%
+2.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
3.6%
+2.7vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
0.7%
-0.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2012
January 4.4% +2.1
February 3.6% +1.6
March 2.7% +1.0
April 2.0% +0.3
May 2.0% +0.3
June 2.6% +1.0
July 0.5% -2.6
August -0.7% -4.6
September -1.6% -6.5
October -1.4% -5.8
November -1.5% -5.4
December -1.6% -5.8
Average 0.9%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.

See also