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Bulgaria Core Inflation Rate

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode BG.CPICORE.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)4.5%October 2026
Previous (y/y)4.2%September 2026
Level105.2October 2026

Bulgaria Core Inflation Rate was up 4.5% year on year in October 2026, compared with 4.2% in September 2026.

The level stood at 105.2 (index).

Among the 50 economies Makrognosis covers on this measure, it is the 10th highest.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −1.4% (Jan 2017) to 11.1% (Jan 2023), averaging 3.1%.

Bulgaria Core Inflation Rate, annual % change, Dec 1997 – Oct 2026−200%0%200%400%600%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Bulgaria Core Inflation Rate, annual % change, Dec 1997 – Oct 2026. Source: Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union).
Bulgaria Core Inflation Rate, level (index)0255075100200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Bulgaria Core Inflation Rate, level (index).

Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.

Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026105.24.5
September 2026104.34.2
August 2026105.44.2
July 2026104.94.0
June 2026103.74.6
May 2026103.54.9
April 2026103.04.6
March 2026102.01.8
February 2026101.61.8
January 2026101.52.1
December 2025100.82.5
November 2025100.73.0
October 2025100.73.0
September 2025100.13.4
August 2025101.12.6
July 2025100.92.2
June 202599.122.1
May 202598.642.3
April 202598.452.3
March 2025100.13.8
February 202599.743.9
January 202599.493.7
December 202498.372.5
November 202497.742.4

Last 24 observations. The full history (359 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationDecember 1996
Observations359
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high11.1% (Jan 2023)
10-year low−1.4% (Jan 2017)
10-year average3.1%
Source agencyEurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union)
Makrognosis codeBG.CPICORE.M.NSA

Core Inflation Rate: how Bulgaria compares

#EconomyPeriodLatest
1ArgentinaSep 202631.6%
2TurkeyOct 202628.5%
3RomaniaSep 20267.0%
4IcelandSep 20266.8%
5KosovoSep 20266.2%
6PhilippinesOct 20265.4%
7MontenegroSep 20264.8%
8SerbiaSep 20264.7%
9GreeceOct 20264.7%
10BulgariaOct 20264.5%
11MexicoOct 20263.8%
12GeorgiaSep 20263.7%
13LithuaniaOct 20263.7%
14HungarySep 20263.7%
15AustraliaSep 20263.6%
16North MacedoniaSep 20263.6%

Core Inflation Rate by country: all 50 economies ranked →

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FAQ

What is the current core Inflation Rate in Bulgaria?
The latest reading is 4.5% year on year for October 2026, published by Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code BG.CPICORE.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-05. Source: Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union). Original title: “Bulgaria HICP: Core (excl. energy, food, alcohol & tobacco) (2025=100)”.