Bulgaria Inflation Rate Steady at 5.3% in August

Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.3% in August 2025, unchanged from the previous month, and still at its highest level since November 2023. Prices accelerated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.7% vs 7.6% in July), housing utilities (8.5% vs 8.4%), communication (4.8% vs 4.1%), education (8.1% vs 7.9%), and restaurants and hotels (9.0% vs 8.3%). Additionally, prices declined at a softer pace for (-1.5% vs 1.9%) and furnishings and household equipment and maintenance (-0.3% vs -0.7%). Meanwhile, inflation softened for recreation and culture (14.1% vs 14.5%), food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.9% vs 7.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1% in August, slowing from 1.7% rise in the previous month.