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
- 12 of 12
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
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.