Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

NSI: Bulgaria Records Second Consecutive Month of Deflation

Photo: Pixabay

According to data from the National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria experienced a monthly inflation rate of -0.2% in May 2024. Year-on-year inflation from May 2024 compared to December 2023 stands at 0.4%, while the average annual inflation rate for the period June 2023 to May 2024 versus June 2022-May 2023 is 5.1%.

The sectors with the largest price decreases include Communications (-1.5%), Entertainment and Culture (-1%), and Transport (-0.9%). Conversely, the sector with the largest price increase was alcohol and tobacco, rising by 1%.

In April 2024, the monthly inflation rate was recorded at -0.3%.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Borislav Gutsanov, the Minister of Labor and Social Policy.

Average salary in Bulgaria €1,315, rises to €1,784 in Sofia

In the second quarter of the year, the average salary increased by 12% year over year, reaching €1,315.04.   Borislav Gutsanov, the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, announced this information after today's meeting of the National Council for..

published on 9/2/25 4:59 PM

Do dual prices in euros and leva confuse the Bulgarian consumers?

As of August 8, 2025, the mandatory indication of prices for all goods and services in Bulgaria in two currencies – in Bulgarian leva and in euros – has been in effect. This obligation will remain valid for traders for a period of one year – until..

published on 8/27/25 2:50 PM
Luboslav Kostov

Trade Unions: The minimum wage should be EUR 620.2 as of January 1

As of January 1, 2026, the minimum monthly wage should be 1,213 BGN (EUR 620.2), up from the current 1,077 BGN (EUR 550.66), said Luboslav Kostov, Chief Economist at the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), in an interview..

published on 8/26/25 5:11 PM