According to flash estimates by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute (NSI), consumer prices (CPI) rose by 1.3% in October 2026 compared with September, and annual inflation reached 6.1%. Final data are expected on 16 November.
Inflation, October 2026 (flash estimate)
- CPI: 1.3% monthly, 6.1% annual
- HICP: 0.8% monthly, 6.0% annual
- Largest monthly increases (CPI): clothing and footwear (7.4%), recreation, sport and culture (7.0%) and education services (2.5%)
Consumer confidence
A separate NSI consumer survey shows the total consumer confidence indicator falling by 6.9 percentage points compared with July, from –25.7% to –32.6%. Confidence declined among both urban and rural residents, and expectations for the economy over the next 12 months became more pessimistic.
Source: National Statistical Institute (inflation) and National Statistical Institute (consumer survey)
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