Inflation in Bulgaria is falling: What do the NSI data for July 2026 show?

Official inflation data for July 2026

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported a decline in annual inflation for the second consecutive month. In July 2026, it reached 4.5% compared to the same month last year, continuing the downward trend following the peak of 6.9% in May.

Monthly inflation for July is 0.8%, and the cumulative inflation since the beginning of the year amounts to 3.7%.

Which goods and services increased in price?

• Recreation, sports, and culture: +11.6%
• Restaurants and hotels: +2.3%
• Housing, water, electricity, and gas: +2.0%
• Education: +0.5%

Decrease in prices for major groups of goods

Despite the general trend, some sectors saw a decrease in prices:

• Clothing and footwear: -2.9%
• Insurance and financial services: -1.8%
• Food products and non-alcoholic beverages: -1.0%
• Transport: -0.7%

Small basket index

For the lowest-income 20% of households, a decrease of 1.4% in food prices was observed, while prices for services for this group increased by 2.2%. The small basket index recorded a monthly change of -0.4%.