Annual inflation rate in Bulgaria in January 2023 compared to January 2022 is 16.4%

February 16, 2023

According to the preliminary data of the NSI, in January 2023 the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 1.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in January 2023 compared to January 2022 was 16.4%.

In January 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Transport (+2.3%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+1.7%), Health (+1.5%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+1.5%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-1.9%) and Recreation and culture (-0.1%).

According to the preliminary data of the NSI, in January 2023 the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), was 1.0% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in January 2023 compared to January 2022 was 14.1%.

Source: National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria
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