Price Indices of a Small Basket (PISB)
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Contact organisation | National Statistical Institute |
Contact organisation unit | "Consumer Prices, Housing prices and PPP" Department |
Contact name | Albena Dancheva |
Contact person function | Head of department |
Contact mail address | 2, P. Volov Str., 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria |
Contact email address | |
Contact phone number | +359 2 9857 767 |
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Metadata update | |
Metadata last certified | 15 February 2024 |
Metadata last posted | 15 February 2024 |
Metadata last update | 15 February 2024 |
Statistical presentation | |
Data description | The aim of the statistical survey of consumer prices is is to obtain country representative data for the price change of defined goods and services, consumed by households. The survey provides the necessary information for the compilation of the following indicators: Consumer Price Index (CPI), Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and Price Index of Small Basket (PISB). CPI is the official measure of inflation in the Republic of Bulgaria. It measures the total relative price change of goods and services used by resident households for private (non-production) consumption. HICP is comparable measure of inflation across EU Member states. It is one of the criterions of price stability and for readiness of Bulgaria to join the Euro-zone. HICP is calculated according to a harmonized approach and a single set of definitions for EU member states. HICP, just as CPI, measures the total relative change of the prices of goods and services but they differ in the coverage of households. HICP covers the consumption of all households on the territory of the country, including institutional and foreign ones, while CPI - consumption of Bulgarian households. PISB measures the relative average price changes of defined socially useful and vital for the living goods and services that are essential for the biological and social existence of a separate person and household with comparatively low income. Indices of consumer basket measure only the change of prices and therefore they are defined as "pure price change" indices. They do not measure the cost of living and are not cost of living indices. CPI and HICP are used as macroeconomic indicators, measure of inflation, unlike PISB which give the public additional information on inflation processes in the country. |
Classification system | ECOICOP classification – the European Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose, according Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of 11 May 2016[1] of the European Parliament and of the Council.
[1] Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (ОJ L 135, 24.05.2016 ,p.11)
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Sector coverage | Statistical survey of consumer prices covers sector "Households" and more precisely the goods and services consumed by households. |
Statistical concepts and definitions | The following data are published: CPI: 1) Monthly:
2) Annual:
HICP: 1) Monthly:
2) Annual:
PISB: 1) Monthly: · Monthly rates of change (previous month=100);
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Statistical unit | CPI: Each published index or rate of change refers to the 'final monetary consumption expenditure' of Bulgarian (residential) households on the territory of the country. HICP: Each published index or rate of change refers to the 'final monetary consumption expenditure' of all households on the territory of the country (including institutional and foreign ones). PISB: Each published index or rate of change refers to the 'final monetary consumption expenditure' of Bulgarian households with the lowest income, on the territory of the country. |
Statistical population | Statistical population is the "household final monetary consumption expenditure" within the economic territory of the country. CPI covers final monetary consumption expenditures of residential households within the economic territory of the country. CPI excludes: · expenditures of Bulgarian households abroad; · expenditures of institutional households; · expenditures of non-residents (foreign citizens); · expenditures for consumer goods for business purposes. HICP covers final monetary consumption expenditures of the following households' categories within the economic territory of the country according to the domestic concept for consumption: · expenditures of residential (Bulgarian) households, incl.institutional households; · expenditures of non-residents (foreign citizens); HICP excludes: · expenditures of Bulgarian households abroad; · expenditures for consumer goods for business purposes. PISB includes consumer expenditures of 20% residential (Bulgarian) households within the economic territory of the country with the lowest income. |
Reference area | Territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. |
Time coverage | CPI: · Total CPI - since May 1990; · CPI by commodity groups - since January 1995; HICP: since January 1997; PISB: since January 2001. |
Base period | CPI: 1995=100; HICP: 2015=100; PISB: 2000=100. |
Unit of measure | |
Following units are used: · Index; · Percentage change on the previous month (monthly rate); · Percentage change on the December of the previous year (accumulation of inflation rate since the beginning of the year); · Percentage change on the same month of the previous year (annual inflation rate); · Percentage change of 12-th months of current year compared to corresponding period of the previous year (annual average inflation rate). | |
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Institutional mandate | |
Legal acts and other agreements | · Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (ОJ L 135, 24.05.2016 ,p.11). · Comission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1148 of 31 July 2020 laying down the methodological and technical specifications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/hicp/legislation
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Data sharing | Not applicable. |
Confidentiality | |
Confidentiality - policy | · Law on Statistics; · Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics (recital 24 and Article 20(4)) of 11 March 2009 (OJ L 87, p. 164), stipulates the need to establish common principles and guidelines ensuring the confidentiality of data used for the production of European statistics and the access to those confidential data with due account for technical developments and the requirements of users in a democratic society. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32009R0223&from=EN |
Confidentiality - data treatment | Individual data are not published in accordance with article 25 of the Law on Statistics. The publishing of individual data can be performed only in accordance with article 26 of the same law. |
Release policy | |
Release calendar | Information on the indices of consumer prices and the inflation is published monthly - between 14th and 16th of the month following the reference month. Date of publication of the statistical information is specified at the Release Calendar presenting the results of the statistical surveys carried out by the National Statistical Institute. |
Release calendar access | The calendar is available on the NSI website: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/480 |
User access | Statistics on consumer prices indices are published on the NSI website in section Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in accordance with the Law on Statistics and the European Statistics Code of Practice respecting the professional independence and aimed at objectivity, transparency and equal treatment of all consumers. |
Frequency of dissemination | |
Monthly | |
Accessibility and clarity | |
News release | Statistics on consumer price indices are published in regular press-releases according to pre-defined timetable. Data are released monthly and cover: indices calculated on different base periods, monthly inflation rates, inflation rates since the beginning of the year, annual inflation rates and annual average inflation rates. |
Publications |
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On-line database | Statistics on consumer price indices are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Inflation and Consumer Price Indices: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/6010 |
Micro-data access | Not applicable. |
Other | Not applicable. |
Documentation on methodology |
· Internet site of NSI: https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/CPI_methodology_2024-ENG.pdf
https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/CPIBasket_2024-ENG.pdf
https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/HICP_methodology_2024-ENG.pdf
https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/MK_methodology_2024-ENG.pdf
https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/MK_SmallBasket_2024-ENG.pdf
· EU reglaments: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/hicp/legislation
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Quality documentation | Eurostat's Compliance Monitoring Report for 2007, 2015 and for 2018: |
Quality management | |
Quality assurance | In the context of compliance monitoring and quality assurance, Eurostat reviewed the HICP for Bulgaria in autumn 2007. The statistical practices used to compile the HICP for Bulgaria have been reviewed against HICP methodology and other guidelines and good practices in the field of consumer price indices. The recommendations have been followed by NSI and have been implemented in practice in order to assure accuracy, reliability and comparability of HICP. Annually NSI elaborates an inventory of HICP sources and methods which is one of the main elements of the new strategy for monitoring the compliance of HICP produced by countries with the acquisitions of HICP reglaments. The inventory provides detailed description of the current practice in NSI and is the base for assessment to what extend the national practice is relevant to the legal requirements as well as the base for Compliance monitoring conducted by Eurostat. |
Quality assessment | The representativity of the HICP, in terms of accuracy and reliability, is generally adequate. HICP is considered to be sufficiently accurate for all practical purposes it is put into. See Eurostat's Compliance Monitoring Reports: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/hicp/methodology
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Relevance | |
User needs | Data on the consumer price indices are used for analysis, prognoses and management purposes of the government institutions, agencies and other organizations. The main national users are: National Assembly of The Republic of Bulgaria, The Government, BNB, Ministries, National and State Agencies; information media; Major international user are : Eurostat, ECB, IMF, UN ECE. |
User satisfaction | NSI conducts a regular statistical survey "Users' satisfaction" which covers all statistical domains. It aims to assess user satisfaction in NSI data provision and to outline the recommendations for future development of statistical system according to the needs of the users. |
Completeness | No missing data. Bulgaria produces and delivers the full set of data for indices and weights in the consumer price statistics. |
Accuracy and reliability | |
Overall accuracy | Statistical data are with good accuracy. The accuracy of CPI, HICP and PISB is assured by strictly following Eurostat's methodological recommendations and regulations. The type of survey and the price collection methods ensure sufficient coverage and timeliness. |
Sampling error | Construction and producing of CPI, HICP and PISB are based on a sample of consumer prices and household expenditures, which are not the complete universe of all prices/expenditures. The common use of purposive sample makes it difficult to assess the sample error. Therefore and due to the complexity of price index structures NSI does not produce estimates on sampling errors. Nevertheless the NSI aims to avoid possible bias due to sample misrepresentation by using a sample of consumer prices that is as large as possible by the given resource constraints. NSI tries to optimise the allocation of resources by indicating the number of prices that should be observed in each geographic area and each item category, in order to minimize the variance of the all items index. |
Non-sampling error | Non-sampling errors are not quantified for the indices of consumer prices. The NSI tries to reduce non-sampling errors through continuous methodological improvements and survey process improvements, which can help us to avoid coding and typing errors. |
Timeliness and punctuality | |
Timeliness | Data are published 14-16 days after the month in question. |
Punctuality | Data are always delivered and published on the pre-announced release dates. |
Coherence and comparability | |
Comparability - geographical | Indices of consumer prices are compiled on national level. In construction of the indices the national stratification is used and no regional indices are produced. HICP is based on the harmonised definitions and classification stipulated in a series of legal acts it should be considered comparable to the HICPs of other EU countries. |
Comparability - over time | Indices of consumer prices are fully comparable over time. However, there have been several improvements in methodology, since CPI, HICP and PICB were introduced. These changes may have introduced breaks in time series. In such cases, back calculations under the new standards were performed when appropriate basic data was available and historical series were revised. Since 1999 NSI applies improved methodology for CPI construction in accordance with the requirements of Eurostat and IMF. In order to provide comparable series of CPI, monthly indices were revised for the period January 1995 - December 2000. Implementations of the regulations on the treatment of seasonal items in HICP (since January 2011) and HICP weights (since January 2012) are the latest methodological improvements that impact on the HICP series. Parallel computations by the new and by the old methods were carried out and the implementation of two regulations was assessed, in order to assure comparable series of indices. In compliance with Regulation (EC) No 2015/2010 since January 2016 the base year for HICP has been changed and the all indices have been calculated and published at 2015 as a base year. For more information: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/hicp/methodology
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Coherence - cross domain | CPI as well as HICP are measures of inflation, i.e. assesses the change of price level of goods and services. Both indices, in most of the cases are based on the same data sources, both are estimated from the same basket of goods and services, using the same statistical techniques and methods, but differ in their purpose as a measure of inflation therefore they use different concepts. CPI is an official measure of inflation in Republic of Bulgaria. It gives information about the price changes in the national economy to the Government, business, citizens and the public as a whole. CPI is used for economic analysis, as a financial instrument, and also as a tool for indexation of different income, claims, liabilities, contract payments, etc. HICP is used mainly for the monetary policy of EU. HICP is one of the criteria for assessment weather a member state is ready to join the Eurozone. HICP is used as a comparable measure of inflation in EU states and for evaluation of price stability in member states. This application of HICP requires harmonized conceptual framework and comparable results. In addition, HICP is increasingly used in economic analyses and indexation. Estimated HICP differs from the national CPI. The main reason is the treatment of non-residents (foreign citizens) consumption on the territory of the country. This consumption is covered in HICP calculation but is out of the scope of the national CPI. The same statistical techniques and methods used for calculation of CPI and HICP are used for the computation of PISB, but its purpose is to give additional information about the inflation processes in the country, not to measure the inflation. PISB measure the price change of certain socially useful and vital for the living goods and services, consumed by households with comparatively low income. |
Coherence - internal | Price indices are internal coherent. Higher level aggregations are derived from detailed indices according to well-defined procedures. |
Cost and burden | |
Data revision | |
Data revision - policy | CPI, HICP and PISB series, including back data, are revisable under the terms set in Article 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of Comission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1148 of 31 July 2020 laying down the methodological and technical specifications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index. |
Data revision - practice | In general, monthly indices are not subject to revision. They are final when first released. The only exception is the January indicators, which were revised in March with final weights for the current year. |
Statistical processing | |
Source data | The main data source for the CPI, HICP and PISB is the statistical survey of consumer prices. It is a sample survey with monthly periodicity. Indices of consumer prices are based on four main samples: · Consumer basket - a sample of goods and services, consumed by households, the price of which are registered; · A sample of settlements, where the prices of goods and services from the consumer basket are observed; · Observation points - a sample of shops, restaurants, cafes and others within the settlements; · Registered prices - a sample of prices, comprising the prices in the observation points of the goods and services from the consumer basket. Sample size for the CPI and HICP (reference year 2024): No of price observations per month: 41 039 01 Food and non-alcoholic beverages 14 148 02 Alcoholic beverages, tobacco 1 626 03 Clothing and footwear 6 547 04 Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels 1 064 05 Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance 4 397 06 Health 3 228 07 Transport 1 638 08 Communication 266 09 Recreation and culture 2 030 10 Education 100 11 Restaurants and hotels 2 975 12 Miscellaneous goods and services 3 020 Number of representative goods and services for CPI and HICP: All items: 852 01 Food and non-alcoholic beverages 167 02 Alcoholic beverages, tobacco 27 03 Clothing and footwear 121 04 Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels 107 05 Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance 77 06 Health 62 07 Transport 53 08 Communication 51 09 Recreation and culture 65 10 Education 6 11 Restaurants and hotels 57 12 Miscellaneous goods and services 59 Number of observation points: above 6 400. PISB basket (small basket) in 2024 comprises 208 goods and services, distributed in three main commodity groups: · Food products - 58; · Non-food products - 49; · Services - 101. Main data sources, used in weights construction are national accounts (for HICP) and the Households budget survey (for CPI and PISB). |
Frequency of data collection | Prices of most goods and services are collected each month between the 1st and 30th of the month (prices are not collected during weekends and public holidays). The exceptions to this rule are the prices of some specific services which are registered each week (for example, Package holidays), or at the beginning or at the end of the month (for example, Kindergarten), or twice in a year (for example, University fees). Most of the prices are observed regionally by price collectors - qualified specialists employed by the regional statistical offices (RSOs): locally collected prices account for 80% of the total HICP weight. The prices of electricity, mobile phones, personal computers, books, newspapers, pre- recorded recording media, electronic games, insurance, packaged holidays, hotels in holiday centres, camping sites, youth hostels and similar accommodation services, banking services, administrative fees, legal services and accountancy and some of the health, transport and telecommunication services are collected centrally. |
Data collection | Outlet selection: The prices are collected at selected observation points (outlets) - a sample of stores, shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. in the sample of localities. The sampled outlets are chosen using non-probability sampling methods: 'purposive' or 'judgmental' sampling. They are selected at regional level by price collectors in the regional statistical offices. The number and structure of the observation points ensure that the optimum number of prices is collected, enough to represent national price for any group of goods and services observed. The number of observation points is determined in proportion to the population in the selected district centres and to the volume of retail sales in the relevant outlets. The sample includes outlets which:
The main types of trade are covered, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, general and specialised stores and market stalls. Mail order and Internet shopping are not included in the index (until now they have not been significant). Prices for PCs, mobile phones, mobile and fixed phone services are collected from the Internet sites of the relevant suppliers. Methods of product selection and specification: The prices of a specially selected representative sample of goods and services ('consumer basket') are collected. The products are selected and specified jointly by staff in central office and by price collectors in the regional statistical offices. The procedures for specifying the representative goods and services can be described as follows:
The specifications for individual goods/services are more or less detailed, indicating size, unit, materials, model, brand characteristics, etc. Two kinds of specifications are used: detailed and general. How tight or loose the specifications will be depends on the nature of the product. If a product has many characteristics which could affect its price, the specification is more detailed. The specific variety of each good/service (reference product-offer) whose price will be collected in the outlet sampled is selected by price collectors. They are instructed to pick the 'typical' product variety:
At the end of each year, during the annual revision of the CPI/HICP, NSI officials send to the RSOs experts series of instructions for procedures of price specifications which price collectors must apply. The problems on the sellection of the products and products' specifications are discussed at regular seminars/workshops with price collectors. |
Data validation | Data quality checks and validation work is distributed between central office and regional statistical offices, but most of the data editing is carried out at the "Consumer prices, housing prices and PPP" division in the central office of NSI. The data validation process at regional offices can be divided into two stages. The first one takes place during the entering of the collected prices into the computer system, the second stage includes checking and validating by specialists in regional statistical offices and if necessary, prices are cross-checked in outlets. The validation of the data in the central office is done after the first index calculation. Data quality checks fall into the following types of validation: 'relevant' index change validation (extreme and unusual price levels/changes); missing prices validation; outlets replacement validation; product specification change validation; fresh products price change validation; etc. There is no automatic rejection of observed prices in our validation process. Each case (problematic price) is considered individually and all necessary modifications are done only on the basis of relevant information. |
Data compilation | Weights: CPI: Data on the final monetary consumption expenditures of the households are used as statistical weights for the CPI calculation. The main source of information concerning the expenditures is the household budget survey in the country. CPI in year t is calculated on the basis of the expenditures structure of year t - 1. Additional sources are used to work out in detail weights for electricity, heat energy, telecommunications, tobacco, clothing and footwear, medicines, fuels, automobiles, actual rentals for housing, insurances, accommodation services, books, newspapers etc. At the lowest level of aggregation 455 elementary aggregates are defined. Weights are expressed as a part of the total expenditures of all goods and services within the scope of the index. They are updated annually based on Households budget survey and additional data. HICP: Weights for HICP are constructed according to Comission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1148 of 31 July 2020 laying down the methodological and technical specifications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index [1]. HICP weights reflect the structure of the final monetary consumption expenditures of the households (HFMCE) - domestic concept. The main source of information for HICP weights is the national accounts (NA) data. For calculation of the HICP in 2024, NA data for households’ final monetary consumption expenditures (HFMCE) - domestic concept in 2022 is used. NA 2022 data are reviewed and updated to make them representative of year 2023 following Eurostat’s methodological guidance on the compilation of HICP weights in case of large changes in consumer expenditures. [2] In constructing of the weights for HICP, data from NA are adapted as follows: From the HFMCE - domestic concept, as resulting from national accounts, are excluded: · Own final consumption (to the extent that it forms part of HFCE and does not involve monetary transactions) - mainly imputed rentals COICOP 04.2.0 · Expenditure on the following COICOP classes: a) Narcotics (COICOP 02.3.0) b) Games of chance (COICOP 09.4.3) c) Prostitution (COICOP 12.2.0) d) Service charge for life insurance (12.5.1) e) Administrative charges of private pension funds and the like (COICOP 12.6.2) and the result is: Households final monetary consumption expenditure, HFMCE - domestic concept. Data from household budget survey (HBS) is used for construction of the weights at the lower levels of aggregation, where the information from NA is not available. Additional sources are used to work out in detail weights for electricity, heat energy, telecommunications, tobacco, clothing and footwear, medicines, fuels, automobiles, actual rentals for housing, insurances, accommodation services, books, newspapers etc. At the lowest level of aggregation 464 elementary aggregates are defined. Weights are expressed as a part of the total expenditures of all goods and services within the scope of the index. Weights are price-updated to December 2023 for ensuring of the common base period of the index. Weights are reviewed and updated annually based on NA and HBS results and on other data sources. PISB: Data for final monetary consumption expenditures of the 20% of the households with the lowest income are used as statistical weights for the PISB calculations. The main source of weights information is the Households Budget Survey in the country. This index in year t is calculated with the weights of year t-1. Additional sources are used to work out in detail weights for some commodity groups. Weights are expressed as a part of the total expenditures of all goods and services within the scope of the index. They are updated annually based on Households budget survey and additional data. Computation of the lowest-level indices: For compilation of price indices for elementary aggregates the unweighted geometric mean of prices is used. Computation of the high hierarchical level indices and of the total index: The Laspeyres formula is used in the compilation of the high-level indices and of the total index - weighted average of the indices and the corresponding weights. Treatment of the missing observations and replacements In case of temporally missing price the imputation is done in the 1st and in the 2nd month. For estimation of the missing price the method of matching samples is used and the short-term approach is applied - the imputation is done using the short-term price relative. If the price is still missing in the 3rd month, the price collector is obliged to select a replacement. When replacing an old product by a new replacement product, price collectors are instructed to: · Choose another product with the most similar quality and the one that accounts for the substantial amount of sales value in the outlet; and, · Ask for the price of the new replacement product in the previous month. When replacing an outlet (due to closure of outlet), price collectors are told to choose a new one, which has to be: · as close as possible to the old outlet; · of the same type; · as similar as possible to the old outlet in term of their sales values. Introduction of newly significant goods and services: The procedures for identification of newly significant goods and services is based on: · Analyses of HBS data on the structure of household expenditures; · Price collectors information; · Research and consultations with suppliers; · Nomenclature of goods and services, included in the PPP survey; · Eurostat list of the newly significant goods and services introduced to the member states. Newly significant good and services are introduced at the end of each year (in December) during the annual revisions of consumer basket. Treatment of price reductions Seasonal sales, other sales prices and reduced prices (e.g. special offers, discounts, etc.) are included in the index when they are available to all potential consumers with no special conditions attached. Treatment of seasonal products: The seasonal products are treated according to the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/792[1] of the European Parliament and of the Council.
[1] Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (ОJ L 135, 24.05.2016 ,p.11)
. The fixed-weight approach is used for determining of the weights for seasonal items i.e. during the whole year indices of seasonal products are calculated with fixed weights. The prices of the missing fruits and vegetables during the out-of-season are estimated using the method of 'all-seasonal estimation':
The prices of the missing clothing and footwear during the out-of-season are estimated using the method of 'counter-seasonal estimation':
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Adjustment | Seasonal adjustments are not applied. Treatment of the quality changes of the observed products When the HICP is calculated, it is important to be priced the products with unchangeable quality, because the change in prices should reflect only 'pure' price changes not changes due to change in the quality of the observed products. The following quality adjustment methods dealing with quality change of products are applied: · Annual overlap. For many of the products new samples are drawn each year during the annual revision of consumer basket. December is used as linking month and then the dual price collection is done - the prices are collected both for the old and for the new sample. Quality differences between these two samples are then eliminated by overlap method called 'annual overlap'. · Direct comparison. Price collectors are instructed to measure the price for the same variety throughout the year and if the variety disappears permanently from the market, they should choose another one with the most similar quality. In these cases, direct comparison method is applied, because of the minor difference in quality between the old and the new variety. · Implicit quality adjustment methods. In some particular cases, the second approach is not applicable, due to the fact that quality difference between old and new product is 'significant', and implicit quality adjustment methods are applied. Overlap is used when the prices of both products are available in the same time period; bridged overlap (class-mean imputation) - when prices are not available; option cost. Quality adjustment procedures are done centrally by the staff in central office. At regional level, price collectors do not make any quality adjustments; they are only instructed to report to central office for the all cases of considerable quality changes of the replacement products. |
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Contact organisation | National Statistical Institute |
Contact organisation unit | "Consumer Prices, Housing prices and PPP" Department |
Contact name | Albena Dancheva |
Contact person function | Head of department |
Contact mail address | 2, P. Volov Str., 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria |
Contact email address | |
Contact phone number | +359 2 9857 767 |
Contact fax number | |
Statistical presentation | |
Data description | The aim of the statistical survey of consumer prices is is to obtain country representative data for the price change of defined goods and services, consumed by households. The survey provides the necessary information for the compilation of the following indicators: Consumer Price Index (CPI), Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and Price Index of Small Basket (PISB). CPI is the official measure of inflation in the Republic of Bulgaria. It measures the total relative price change of goods and services used by resident households for private (non-production) consumption. HICP is comparable measure of inflation across EU Member states. It is one of the criterions of price stability and for readiness of Bulgaria to join the Euro-zone. HICP is calculated according to a harmonized approach and a single set of definitions for EU member states. HICP, just as CPI, measures the total relative change of the prices of goods and services but they differ in the coverage of households. HICP covers the consumption of all households on the territory of the country, including institutional and foreign ones, while CPI - consumption of Bulgarian households. PISB measures the relative average price changes of defined socially useful and vital for the living goods and services that are essential for the biological and social existence of a separate person and household with comparatively low income. Indices of consumer basket measure only the change of prices and therefore they are defined as "pure price change" indices. They do not measure the cost of living and are not cost of living indices. CPI and HICP are used as macroeconomic indicators, measure of inflation, unlike PISB which give the public additional information on inflation processes in the country. |
Classification system | ECOICOP classification – the European Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose, according Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of 11 May 2016[1] of the European Parliament and of the Council.
[1] Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (ОJ L 135, 24.05.2016 ,p.11)
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Sector coverage | Statistical survey of consumer prices covers sector "Households" and more precisely the goods and services consumed by households. |
Statistical concepts and definitions | The following data are published: CPI: 1) Monthly:
2) Annual:
HICP: 1) Monthly:
2) Annual:
PISB: 1) Monthly: · Monthly rates of change (previous month=100);
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Statistical unit | CPI: Each published index or rate of change refers to the 'final monetary consumption expenditure' of Bulgarian (residential) households on the territory of the country. HICP: Each published index or rate of change refers to the 'final monetary consumption expenditure' of all households on the territory of the country (including institutional and foreign ones). PISB: Each published index or rate of change refers to the 'final monetary consumption expenditure' of Bulgarian households with the lowest income, on the territory of the country. |
Statistical population | Statistical population is the "household final monetary consumption expenditure" within the economic territory of the country. CPI covers final monetary consumption expenditures of residential households within the economic territory of the country. CPI excludes: · expenditures of Bulgarian households abroad; · expenditures of institutional households; · expenditures of non-residents (foreign citizens); · expenditures for consumer goods for business purposes. HICP covers final monetary consumption expenditures of the following households' categories within the economic territory of the country according to the domestic concept for consumption: · expenditures of residential (Bulgarian) households, incl.institutional households; · expenditures of non-residents (foreign citizens); HICP excludes: · expenditures of Bulgarian households abroad; · expenditures for consumer goods for business purposes. PISB includes consumer expenditures of 20% residential (Bulgarian) households within the economic territory of the country with the lowest income. |
Reference area | Territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. |
Time coverage | CPI: · Total CPI - since May 1990; · CPI by commodity groups - since January 1995; HICP: since January 1997; PISB: since January 2001. |
Base period | CPI: 1995=100; HICP: 2015=100; PISB: 2000=100. |
Statistical processing | |
Source data | The main data source for the CPI, HICP and PISB is the statistical survey of consumer prices. It is a sample survey with monthly periodicity. Indices of consumer prices are based on four main samples: · Consumer basket - a sample of goods and services, consumed by households, the price of which are registered; · A sample of settlements, where the prices of goods and services from the consumer basket are observed; · Observation points - a sample of shops, restaurants, cafes and others within the settlements; · Registered prices - a sample of prices, comprising the prices in the observation points of the goods and services from the consumer basket. Sample size for the CPI and HICP (reference year 2024): No of price observations per month: 41 039 01 Food and non-alcoholic beverages 14 148 02 Alcoholic beverages, tobacco 1 626 03 Clothing and footwear 6 547 04 Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels 1 064 05 Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance 4 397 06 Health 3 228 07 Transport 1 638 08 Communication 266 09 Recreation and culture 2 030 10 Education 100 11 Restaurants and hotels 2 975 12 Miscellaneous goods and services 3 020 Number of representative goods and services for CPI and HICP: All items: 852 01 Food and non-alcoholic beverages 167 02 Alcoholic beverages, tobacco 27 03 Clothing and footwear 121 04 Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels 107 05 Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance 77 06 Health 62 07 Transport 53 08 Communication 51 09 Recreation and culture 65 10 Education 6 11 Restaurants and hotels 57 12 Miscellaneous goods and services 59 Number of observation points: above 6 400. PISB basket (small basket) in 2024 comprises 208 goods and services, distributed in three main commodity groups: · Food products - 58; · Non-food products - 49; · Services - 101. Main data sources, used in weights construction are national accounts (for HICP) and the Households budget survey (for CPI and PISB). |
Frequency of data collection | Prices of most goods and services are collected each month between the 1st and 30th of the month (prices are not collected during weekends and public holidays). The exceptions to this rule are the prices of some specific services which are registered each week (for example, Package holidays), or at the beginning or at the end of the month (for example, Kindergarten), or twice in a year (for example, University fees). Most of the prices are observed regionally by price collectors - qualified specialists employed by the regional statistical offices (RSOs): locally collected prices account for 80% of the total HICP weight. The prices of electricity, mobile phones, personal computers, books, newspapers, pre- recorded recording media, electronic games, insurance, packaged holidays, hotels in holiday centres, camping sites, youth hostels and similar accommodation services, banking services, administrative fees, legal services and accountancy and some of the health, transport and telecommunication services are collected centrally. |
Data collection | Outlet selection: The prices are collected at selected observation points (outlets) - a sample of stores, shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. in the sample of localities. The sampled outlets are chosen using non-probability sampling methods: 'purposive' or 'judgmental' sampling. They are selected at regional level by price collectors in the regional statistical offices. The number and structure of the observation points ensure that the optimum number of prices is collected, enough to represent national price for any group of goods and services observed. The number of observation points is determined in proportion to the population in the selected district centres and to the volume of retail sales in the relevant outlets. The sample includes outlets which:
The main types of trade are covered, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, general and specialised stores and market stalls. Mail order and Internet shopping are not included in the index (until now they have not been significant). Prices for PCs, mobile phones, mobile and fixed phone services are collected from the Internet sites of the relevant suppliers. Methods of product selection and specification: The prices of a specially selected representative sample of goods and services ('consumer basket') are collected. The products are selected and specified jointly by staff in central office and by price collectors in the regional statistical offices. The procedures for specifying the representative goods and services can be described as follows:
The specifications for individual goods/services are more or less detailed, indicating size, unit, materials, model, brand characteristics, etc. Two kinds of specifications are used: detailed and general. How tight or loose the specifications will be depends on the nature of the product. If a product has many characteristics which could affect its price, the specification is more detailed. The specific variety of each good/service (reference product-offer) whose price will be collected in the outlet sampled is selected by price collectors. They are instructed to pick the 'typical' product variety:
At the end of each year, during the annual revision of the CPI/HICP, NSI officials send to the RSOs experts series of instructions for procedures of price specifications which price collectors must apply. The problems on the sellection of the products and products' specifications are discussed at regular seminars/workshops with price collectors. |
Data validation | Data quality checks and validation work is distributed between central office and regional statistical offices, but most of the data editing is carried out at the "Consumer prices, housing prices and PPP" division in the central office of NSI. The data validation process at regional offices can be divided into two stages. The first one takes place during the entering of the collected prices into the computer system, the second stage includes checking and validating by specialists in regional statistical offices and if necessary, prices are cross-checked in outlets. The validation of the data in the central office is done after the first index calculation. Data quality checks fall into the following types of validation: 'relevant' index change validation (extreme and unusual price levels/changes); missing prices validation; outlets replacement validation; product specification change validation; fresh products price change validation; etc. There is no automatic rejection of observed prices in our validation process. Each case (problematic price) is considered individually and all necessary modifications are done only on the basis of relevant information. |
Data compilation | Weights: CPI: Data on the final monetary consumption expenditures of the households are used as statistical weights for the CPI calculation. The main source of information concerning the expenditures is the household budget survey in the country. CPI in year t is calculated on the basis of the expenditures structure of year t - 1. Additional sources are used to work out in detail weights for electricity, heat energy, telecommunications, tobacco, clothing and footwear, medicines, fuels, automobiles, actual rentals for housing, insurances, accommodation services, books, newspapers etc. At the lowest level of aggregation 455 elementary aggregates are defined. Weights are expressed as a part of the total expenditures of all goods and services within the scope of the index. They are updated annually based on Households budget survey and additional data. HICP: Weights for HICP are constructed according to Comission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1148 of 31 July 2020 laying down the methodological and technical specifications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index [1]. HICP weights reflect the structure of the final monetary consumption expenditures of the households (HFMCE) - domestic concept. The main source of information for HICP weights is the national accounts (NA) data. For calculation of the HICP in 2024, NA data for households’ final monetary consumption expenditures (HFMCE) - domestic concept in 2022 is used. NA 2022 data are reviewed and updated to make them representative of year 2023 following Eurostat’s methodological guidance on the compilation of HICP weights in case of large changes in consumer expenditures. [2] In constructing of the weights for HICP, data from NA are adapted as follows: From the HFMCE - domestic concept, as resulting from national accounts, are excluded: · Own final consumption (to the extent that it forms part of HFCE and does not involve monetary transactions) - mainly imputed rentals COICOP 04.2.0 · Expenditure on the following COICOP classes: a) Narcotics (COICOP 02.3.0) b) Games of chance (COICOP 09.4.3) c) Prostitution (COICOP 12.2.0) d) Service charge for life insurance (12.5.1) e) Administrative charges of private pension funds and the like (COICOP 12.6.2) and the result is: Households final monetary consumption expenditure, HFMCE - domestic concept. Data from household budget survey (HBS) is used for construction of the weights at the lower levels of aggregation, where the information from NA is not available. Additional sources are used to work out in detail weights for electricity, heat energy, telecommunications, tobacco, clothing and footwear, medicines, fuels, automobiles, actual rentals for housing, insurances, accommodation services, books, newspapers etc. At the lowest level of aggregation 464 elementary aggregates are defined. Weights are expressed as a part of the total expenditures of all goods and services within the scope of the index. Weights are price-updated to December 2023 for ensuring of the common base period of the index. Weights are reviewed and updated annually based on NA and HBS results and on other data sources. PISB: Data for final monetary consumption expenditures of the 20% of the households with the lowest income are used as statistical weights for the PISB calculations. The main source of weights information is the Households Budget Survey in the country. This index in year t is calculated with the weights of year t-1. Additional sources are used to work out in detail weights for some commodity groups. Weights are expressed as a part of the total expenditures of all goods and services within the scope of the index. They are updated annually based on Households budget survey and additional data. Computation of the lowest-level indices: For compilation of price indices for elementary aggregates the unweighted geometric mean of prices is used. Computation of the high hierarchical level indices and of the total index: The Laspeyres formula is used in the compilation of the high-level indices and of the total index - weighted average of the indices and the corresponding weights. Treatment of the missing observations and replacements In case of temporally missing price the imputation is done in the 1st and in the 2nd month. For estimation of the missing price the method of matching samples is used and the short-term approach is applied - the imputation is done using the short-term price relative. If the price is still missing in the 3rd month, the price collector is obliged to select a replacement. When replacing an old product by a new replacement product, price collectors are instructed to: · Choose another product with the most similar quality and the one that accounts for the substantial amount of sales value in the outlet; and, · Ask for the price of the new replacement product in the previous month. When replacing an outlet (due to closure of outlet), price collectors are told to choose a new one, which has to be: · as close as possible to the old outlet; · of the same type; · as similar as possible to the old outlet in term of their sales values. Introduction of newly significant goods and services: The procedures for identification of newly significant goods and services is based on: · Analyses of HBS data on the structure of household expenditures; · Price collectors information; · Research and consultations with suppliers; · Nomenclature of goods and services, included in the PPP survey; · Eurostat list of the newly significant goods and services introduced to the member states. Newly significant good and services are introduced at the end of each year (in December) during the annual revisions of consumer basket. Treatment of price reductions Seasonal sales, other sales prices and reduced prices (e.g. special offers, discounts, etc.) are included in the index when they are available to all potential consumers with no special conditions attached. Treatment of seasonal products: The seasonal products are treated according to the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/792[1] of the European Parliament and of the Council.
[1] Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (ОJ L 135, 24.05.2016 ,p.11)
. The fixed-weight approach is used for determining of the weights for seasonal items i.e. during the whole year indices of seasonal products are calculated with fixed weights. The prices of the missing fruits and vegetables during the out-of-season are estimated using the method of 'all-seasonal estimation':
The prices of the missing clothing and footwear during the out-of-season are estimated using the method of 'counter-seasonal estimation':
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Adjustment | Seasonal adjustments are not applied. Treatment of the quality changes of the observed products When the HICP is calculated, it is important to be priced the products with unchangeable quality, because the change in prices should reflect only 'pure' price changes not changes due to change in the quality of the observed products. The following quality adjustment methods dealing with quality change of products are applied: · Annual overlap. For many of the products new samples are drawn each year during the annual revision of consumer basket. December is used as linking month and then the dual price collection is done - the prices are collected both for the old and for the new sample. Quality differences between these two samples are then eliminated by overlap method called 'annual overlap'. · Direct comparison. Price collectors are instructed to measure the price for the same variety throughout the year and if the variety disappears permanently from the market, they should choose another one with the most similar quality. In these cases, direct comparison method is applied, because of the minor difference in quality between the old and the new variety. · Implicit quality adjustment methods. In some particular cases, the second approach is not applicable, due to the fact that quality difference between old and new product is 'significant', and implicit quality adjustment methods are applied. Overlap is used when the prices of both products are available in the same time period; bridged overlap (class-mean imputation) - when prices are not available; option cost. Quality adjustment procedures are done centrally by the staff in central office. At regional level, price collectors do not make any quality adjustments; they are only instructed to report to central office for the all cases of considerable quality changes of the replacement products. |
Quality management | |
Quality assurance | In the context of compliance monitoring and quality assurance, Eurostat reviewed the HICP for Bulgaria in autumn 2007. The statistical practices used to compile the HICP for Bulgaria have been reviewed against HICP methodology and other guidelines and good practices in the field of consumer price indices. The recommendations have been followed by NSI and have been implemented in practice in order to assure accuracy, reliability and comparability of HICP. Annually NSI elaborates an inventory of HICP sources and methods which is one of the main elements of the new strategy for monitoring the compliance of HICP produced by countries with the acquisitions of HICP reglaments. The inventory provides detailed description of the current practice in NSI and is the base for assessment to what extend the national practice is relevant to the legal requirements as well as the base for Compliance monitoring conducted by Eurostat. |
Quality assessment | The representativity of the HICP, in terms of accuracy and reliability, is generally adequate. HICP is considered to be sufficiently accurate for all practical purposes it is put into. See Eurostat's Compliance Monitoring Reports: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/hicp/methodology
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Relevance | |
User needs | Data on the consumer price indices are used for analysis, prognoses and management purposes of the government institutions, agencies and other organizations. The main national users are: National Assembly of The Republic of Bulgaria, The Government, BNB, Ministries, National and State Agencies; information media; Major international user are : Eurostat, ECB, IMF, UN ECE. |
User satisfaction | NSI conducts a regular statistical survey "Users' satisfaction" which covers all statistical domains. It aims to assess user satisfaction in NSI data provision and to outline the recommendations for future development of statistical system according to the needs of the users. |
Completeness | No missing data. Bulgaria produces and delivers the full set of data for indices and weights in the consumer price statistics. |
Data completeness - rate | 100% |
Accuracy and reliability | |
Overall accuracy | Statistical data are with good accuracy. The accuracy of CPI, HICP and PISB is assured by strictly following Eurostat's methodological recommendations and regulations. The type of survey and the price collection methods ensure sufficient coverage and timeliness. |
Sampling error | Construction and producing of CPI, HICP and PISB are based on a sample of consumer prices and household expenditures, which are not the complete universe of all prices/expenditures. The common use of purposive sample makes it difficult to assess the sample error. Therefore and due to the complexity of price index structures NSI does not produce estimates on sampling errors. Nevertheless the NSI aims to avoid possible bias due to sample misrepresentation by using a sample of consumer prices that is as large as possible by the given resource constraints. NSI tries to optimise the allocation of resources by indicating the number of prices that should be observed in each geographic area and each item category, in order to minimize the variance of the all items index. |
Sampling errors - indicators | Not applicable. |
Non-sampling error | Non-sampling errors are not quantified for the indices of consumer prices. The NSI tries to reduce non-sampling errors through continuous methodological improvements and survey process improvements, which can help us to avoid coding and typing errors. |
Coverage error | No coverage errors. No difference between the target population and the frame population. |
Over-coverage - rate | None. |
Common units - proportion | Not applicable. |
Measurement error | Information system Consumer prices (IS Consumer prices) is used to enter data on product-offer's prices and characteristics. Some technical controls are implemented to prevent against typo errors, wrong input of price or measure unit, etc. Nevertheless additional data quality checks and validation work is done in regional statistical offices and central office as described in the point Data validation. |
Non response error | Not applicable. |
Unit non-response - rate | Not applicable. |
Item non-response - rate | Not applicable. |
Processing error | An IT system is developed and performs indices calculations. Logical controls are implemented in the software to minimise/eliminate the processing errors. Validations are done as described in the point Data validation. |
Imputation - rate | The imputation rate for 2023 is 1.0%. |
Model assumption error | n.a |
Seasonal adjustment | Not applicable. |
Data revision - policy | CPI, HICP and PISB series, including back data, are revisable under the terms set in Article 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of Comission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1148 of 31 July 2020 laying down the methodological and technical specifications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards harmonised indices of consumer prices and the house price index. |
Data revision - practice | In general, monthly indices are not subject to revision. They are final when first released. The only exception is the January indicators, which were revised in March with final weights for the current year. |
Data revision - average size | Once in a year - indices for January. |
Timeliness and punctuality | |
Timeliness | Data are published 14-16 days after the month in question. |
Time lag - first results | |
Time lag - final results | 15 days after the end of the reference period (on average) |
Punctuality | Data are always delivered and published on the pre-announced release dates. |
Punctuality - delivery and publication | NSI sends consumer price indices data to national and international users on the day of their national publication. |
Coherence and comparability | |
Comparability - geographical | Indices of consumer prices are compiled on national level. In construction of the indices the national stratification is used and no regional indices are produced. HICP is based on the harmonised definitions and classification stipulated in a series of legal acts it should be considered comparable to the HICPs of other EU countries. |
Asymmetry for mirror flows statistics - coefficient | Not applicable. |
Comparability - over time | Indices of consumer prices are fully comparable over time. However, there have been several improvements in methodology, since CPI, HICP and PICB were introduced. These changes may have introduced breaks in time series. In such cases, back calculations under the new standards were performed when appropriate basic data was available and historical series were revised. Since 1999 NSI applies improved methodology for CPI construction in accordance with the requirements of Eurostat and IMF. In order to provide comparable series of CPI, monthly indices were revised for the period January 1995 - December 2000. Implementations of the regulations on the treatment of seasonal items in HICP (since January 2011) and HICP weights (since January 2012) are the latest methodological improvements that impact on the HICP series. Parallel computations by the new and by the old methods were carried out and the implementation of two regulations was assessed, in order to assure comparable series of indices. In compliance with Regulation (EC) No 2015/2010 since January 2016 the base year for HICP has been changed and the all indices have been calculated and published at 2015 as a base year. For more information: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/hicp/methodology
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Length of comparable time series | CPIs are presented as dynamic row since January 1995. Last break in time serries is in January 1995. HICPs are presented as dynamic row since December 1996. Last break in time serries is in January 2005. PISBs are presented as dynamic row since January 2001. No break in time serries. |
Coherence - cross domain | CPI as well as HICP are measures of inflation, i.e. assesses the change of price level of goods and services. Both indices, in most of the cases are based on the same data sources, both are estimated from the same basket of goods and services, using the same statistical techniques and methods, but differ in their purpose as a measure of inflation therefore they use different concepts. CPI is an official measure of inflation in Republic of Bulgaria. It gives information about the price changes in the national economy to the Government, business, citizens and the public as a whole. CPI is used for economic analysis, as a financial instrument, and also as a tool for indexation of different income, claims, liabilities, contract payments, etc. HICP is used mainly for the monetary policy of EU. HICP is one of the criteria for assessment weather a member state is ready to join the Eurozone. HICP is used as a comparable measure of inflation in EU states and for evaluation of price stability in member states. This application of HICP requires harmonized conceptual framework and comparable results. In addition, HICP is increasingly used in economic analyses and indexation. Estimated HICP differs from the national CPI. The main reason is the treatment of non-residents (foreign citizens) consumption on the territory of the country. This consumption is covered in HICP calculation but is out of the scope of the national CPI. The same statistical techniques and methods used for calculation of CPI and HICP are used for the computation of PISB, but its purpose is to give additional information about the inflation processes in the country, not to measure the inflation. PISB measure the price change of certain socially useful and vital for the living goods and services, consumed by households with comparatively low income. |
Coherence - sub annual and annual statistics | Annual CPI/HICP/PISB indices are derived from monthly and are fully reconcilable. |
Coherence - National Accounts | The consumer price indices are calculated in compliance with national accounts' requirements. |
Coherence - internal | Price indices are internal coherent. Higher level aggregations are derived from detailed indices according to well-defined procedures. |
Accessibility and clarity | |
News release | Statistics on consumer price indices are published in regular press-releases according to pre-defined timetable. Data are released monthly and cover: indices calculated on different base periods, monthly inflation rates, inflation rates since the beginning of the year, annual inflation rates and annual average inflation rates. |
Publications |
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On-line database | Statistics on consumer price indices are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Inflation and Consumer Price Indices: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/6010 |
Data tables - consultations | n.a. |
Micro-data access | Not applicable. |
Other | Not applicable. |
Metadata - consultations | n.a. |
Documentation on methodology |
· Internet site of NSI: https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/CPI_methodology_2024-ENG.pdf
https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/CPIBasket_2024-ENG.pdf
https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/HICP_methodology_2024-ENG.pdf
https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/MK_methodology_2024-ENG.pdf
https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/MK_SmallBasket_2024-ENG.pdf
· EU reglaments: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/hicp/legislation
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Metadata completeness – rate | |
Quality documentation | Eurostat's Compliance Monitoring Report for 2007, 2015 and for 2018: |
Cost and burden | |
Confidentiality | |
Confidentiality - policy | · Law on Statistics; · Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics (recital 24 and Article 20(4)) of 11 March 2009 (OJ L 87, p. 164), stipulates the need to establish common principles and guidelines ensuring the confidentiality of data used for the production of European statistics and the access to those confidential data with due account for technical developments and the requirements of users in a democratic society. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32009R0223&from=EN |
Confidentiality – data treatment | Individual data are not published in accordance with article 25 of the Law on Statistics. The publishing of individual data can be performed only in accordance with article 26 of the same law. |
Comment |
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2024
In August 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in August 2024 compared to August 2023 was 2.1%.
In August 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was registered in the following groups: ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’ (+0.9%), ‘Recreation and culture’ (+0.5%) and ‘Alcoholic beverages and tobacco’ (+0.3%). The highest decrease in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Clothing and footwear’ (-3.3%) and ‘Transport’ (-0.9%).
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In July 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.8% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in July 2024 compared to July 2023 was 2.4%.
In July 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was registered in the following groups: ‘Recreation and culture’ (+8.7%), ‘Restaurants and hotels’ (+3.9%), ‘Transport’ (+0.9%), ‘Health’ (+0.4%) and ‘Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels’ (+0.4%). Decrease in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Clothing and footwear’ (-3.0%) and ‘Com...
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In June 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was registered in the following groups: ‘Communications’ (-1.5%), ‘Clothing and footwear’ (-1.2%), ‘Transport’ (-0.9%) and ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’ (-0.5%). The highest increase in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Restaurants and hotels’ (+2.2%), ‘Miscellaneous goods and services’ (...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2024
In May 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in May 2024 compared to May 2023 was 2.3%.
In May 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was registered in the following groups: ‘Communications’ (-1.5%), ‘Recreation and culture’ (-1.0%), ‘Transport’ (-0.9%) and ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’ (-0.5%). The highest increase in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Alcoholic beverages and tobacco’ (+1.0%), ‘Restaurants and hotels’ (+0.6...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2024
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In April 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was registered in ‘Recreation and culture’ (-5.9%), ‘Communications’ (-2.1%) and ‘Health’ (-1.2%). The increase was recorded in the prices for ‘Clothing and footwear’ (+6.8%), ‘Transport’ (+1.0%) and ‘Alcoholic beverages and tobacco’ (+0.8%).
The monthly inflation rate, measured by the Harmonised Index...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2024
In March 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in March 2024 compared to March 2023 was 3.0%.
In March 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+0.9%), Communications (+0.9%) and Transport (+0.8%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-0.6%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.5%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.1%).
The monthly ...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2024
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The highest increase was registered for Transport (+1.5%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.9%), Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+0.8%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+0.6%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-2.5%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (-0.6%) and Housing, water, electr...
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The highest increase was registered for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+2.2%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+1.0%), Education (+0.8%) and Health (+0.6%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-3.5%) and Transport (-1.7%).
According to the preliminary...
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In December 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in December 2023 compared to December 2022 was 4.7%.
The highest increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+2.4%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.7%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+0.7%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+0.7%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Transport (-1.5%), Clothing and footwear (-0.6%) and Communications (-0.3%).
The monthly inflation rate, measur...
Inflation and consumer price indices in November 2023
In November 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in November 2023 compared to November 2022 was 5.4%.
An increase was registered for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+1.4%), Recreation and culture (+1.4%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.7%), Health (+0.4%). The highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-0.9%), Transport (-0.6%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (-0.2%).
...Inflation and consumer price indices in October 2023
In October 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 0.4% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in October 2023 compared to October 2022 was 5.8%.
An increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+6.7%), Clothing and footwear (+5.7%), Education (+1.1%) and Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (+0.8%). The highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.4%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.4%) and Transport ...
Inflation and consumer price indices in September 2023
In September 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in September 2023 compared to September 2022 was 6.3%.
In September 2023, compared to the previous month, a decrease was registered for Recreation and culture (-10.1%) and Restaurants and hotels (-1.9%). The highest increase was recorded in the prices for Education (+4.0), Transport (+2.7%), Clothing and footwear (+0.6%), Health (+0.6%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+0.5%).
In September...
Inflation and consumer price indices in August 2023
In August 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.4% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in August 2023 compared to August 2022 was 7.7%.
In August 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was recorded in the prices for Transport (+4.6%), Health (+0.6%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.6%) and Miscellaneous goods and services (+0.4%). The decrease was registered for Clothing and footwear (-2.3%), Communications (-0.6%) and Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.3%).
...Inflation and consumer price indices in July 2023
In July 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.9% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in July 2023 compared to July 2022 was 8.5%.
In July 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was recorded in the prices for Recreation and culture (+7.5%), Restaurants and hotels (+2.9%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+1.8%) and Health (+0.7%). The decrease was registered for Clothing and footwear (-1.4%) and Miscellaneous goods and services (-0.1%).
In July 202...
Inflation and consumer price indices in June 2023
In June 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.4% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in June 2023 compared to June 2022 was 8.7%.
In June 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Recreation and culture (-3.1%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (-1.0%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.6%) and Clothing and footwear (-0.6%). The highest increase was registered for Restaurants and hotels (+1.6%), Communications (+1.1%) and Heal...
Inflation and consumer price indices in May 2023
In May 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in May 2023 compared to May 2022 was 10.1%.
In May 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Recreation and culture (-3.4%), Transport (-2.5%) and Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.4%). The highest increase was registered for Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+1.1%), Clothing and footwear (+1.0%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+0.5%), Health...
Inflation and consumer price indices in April 2023
In April 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in April 2023 compared to April 2022 was 11.6%.
In April 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Clothing and footwear (+5.4%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+1.0%), Restaurants and hotels (+1.0%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (+0.9%) and Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+0.8%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for...
Inflation and consumer price indices in March 2023
In March 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.5% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in March 2023 compared to March 2022 was 14.0%.
In March 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Miscellaneous goods and services (+2.9%), Restaurants and hotels (+1.2%), Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+1.1%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (+1.0%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+0.9%). The decrease was recorded in the...
Inflation and consumer price indices in February 2023
In February 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.8% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in February 2023 compared to February 2022 was 16.0%.
In February 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2.4%), Communications (+1.9%), Restaurants and hotels (+1.1%), Recreation and culture (1.1%) and Health (+1.0%). The largest decrease was recorded in the prices for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-1.2%), C...
Inflation and consumer price indices in January 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 cul...
Inflation and consumer price indices in December 2022
In December 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.9% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in December 2022 compared to December 2021 was 16.9%.
In December 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+8.5%), Health (+2.2%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+1.6%), Restaurants and hotels (+1.4%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Transport (-2.3%) and Clothing and footwear (-1.2%).
In December 2022, the monthly ...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2022
In November 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.8% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in November 2022 compared to November 2021 was 16.6%.
In November 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+2.9%), Communications (+2.7%), Health (+1.7%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+1.7%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-1.5%) and Transport (-0.5%).
In November...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2022
In October 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.9% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in October 2022 compared to October 2021 was 17.6%.
In October 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Clothing and footwear (+7.0%), Recreation and culture (+2.7%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2.3%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-2.1%), Transport (-1.4%) and Communications (-0.1%).
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Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2022
In September 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 1.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in September 2022 compared to September 2021 was 18.7%.
In September 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Education (+5.4%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+4.2%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2.3%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Recreation and culture (-4.6%), Transport (-2.9%) and Communications (-1.8%).
I...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2022
In August 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 1.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in August 2022 compared to August 2021 was 17.7%.
In August 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+5.2%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+2.3%) and Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (+1.8%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Transport (-3.8%) and Clothing and footwe...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2022
In July 2022, 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 July 2022 compared to July 2021 was 17.3%.
In July 2022 compared to June 2022, the highest price increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+7.4%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+5.2%) and Restaurants and hotels (+1.2%). The highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-2.0%), Transport (-1.7%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.1%).
In ...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2022
The consumer price index in June 2022 compared to May 2022 was 100.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.9%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2022
The consumer price index in May 2022 compared to April 2022 was 101.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2022
The consumer price index in April 2022 compared to March 2022 was 102.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 2.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2022
The consumer price index in March 2022 compared to February 2022 was 102.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 2.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2022
The consumer price index in February 2022 compared to January 2022 was 101.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.4%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2022
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2022 compared to December 2021 was 101.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2021
The consumer price index in December 2021 compared to November 2021 was 100.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.9%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2021
The consumer price index in November 2021 compared to October 2021 was 101.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.4%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2021
The consumer price index in October 2021 compared to September 2021 was 101.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.8%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2021
The consumer price index in September 2021 compared to August 2021 was 100.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.4%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2021
The consumer price index in August 2021 compared to July 2021 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2021
The consumer price index in July 2021 compared to June 2021 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2021
The consumer price index in June 2021 compared to May 2021 was 99.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2021
The consumer price index in May 2021 compared to April 2021 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2021
The consumer price index in April 2021 compared to March 2021 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2021
The consumer price index in March 2021 compared to February 2021 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2021
The consumer price index in February 2021 compared to January 2021 was 100.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2021
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2021 compared to December 2020 was 100.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2020
The consumer price index in December 2020 compared to November 2020 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2020
The consumer price index in November 2020 compared to October 2020 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2020
The consumer price index in October 2020 compared to September 2020 was 100.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2020
The consumer price index in September 2020 compared to August 2020 was 99.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2020
The consumer price index in August 2020 compared to July 2020 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2020
The consumer price index in July 2020 compared to June 2020 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2020
The consumer price index in June 2020 compared to May 2020 was 99.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.4%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2020
The consumer price index in May 2020 compared to April 2020 was 99.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2020
The consumer price index in April 2020 compared to March 2020 was 99.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2020
The consumer price index in March 2020 compared to February 2020 was 99.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2020
The consumer price index in February 2020 compared to January 2020 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2020
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2020 compared to December 2019 was 100.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.9%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2019
The consumer price index in December 2019 compared to November 2019 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2019
The consumer price index in November 2019 compared to October 2019 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2019
The consumer price index in October 2019 compared to September 2019 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2019
The consumer price index in September 2019 compared to August 2019 was 99.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2019
The consumer price index in August 2019 compared to July 2019 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2019
The consumer price index in July 2019 compared to June 2019 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2019
The consumer price index in June 2019 compared to May 2019 was 99.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2019
The consumer price index in May 2019 compared to April 2019 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2019
The consumer price index in April 2019 compared to March 2019 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2019
The consumer price index in March 2019 compared to February 2019 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2019
The consumer price index in February 2019 compared to January 2019 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2019
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2019 compared to December 2018 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2018
The consumer price index in December 2018 compared to November 2018 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2018
The consumer price index in November 2018 compared to October 2018 was 99.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2018
The consumer price index in October 2018 compared to September 2018 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2018
The consumer price index in September 2018 compared to August 2018 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2018
The consumer price index in August 2018 compared to July 2018 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2018
The consumer price index in July 2018 compared to June 2018 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2018
The consumer price index in June 2018 compared to May 2018 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2018
The consumer price index in May 2018 compared to April 2018 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2018
The consumer price index in April 2018 compared to March 2018 was 100.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.4%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2018
The consumer price index in March 2018 compared to February 2018 was 99.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2018
The consumer price index in February 2018 compared to January 2018 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2018
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2018 compared to December 2017 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2017
The consumer price index in December 2017 compared to November 2017 was 100.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.4%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2017
The consumer price index in November 2017 compared to October 2017 was 100.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.4%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2017
The consumer price index in October 2017 compared to September 2017 was 100.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2017
The consumer price index in September 2017 compared to August 2017 was 100.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2017
The consumer price index in August 2017 compared to July 2017 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2017
The consumer price index in July 2017 compared to June 2017 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2017
The consumer price index in June 2017 compared to May 2017 was 99.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2017
The consumer price index in May 2017 compared to April 2017 was 99.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.3%.
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2017
The consumer price index in April 2017 compared to March 2017 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2017
The consumer price index in March 2017 compared to February 2017 was 99.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2017
The consumer price index in February 2017 compared to January 2017 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2017
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2017 compared to December 2016 was 101.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2016
The consumer price index in December 2016 compared to November 2016 was 100.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2016
The consumer price index in November 2016 compared to October 2016 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2016
The consumer price index in October 2016 compared to September 2016 was 100.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2016
The consumer price index in September 2016 compared to August 2016 was 99.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2016
The consumer price index in August 2016 compared to July 2016 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2016
The consumer price index in July 2016 compared to June 2016 was 101.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2016
The consumer price index in June 2016 compared to May 2016 was 99.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2016
The consumer price index in May 2016 compared to April 2016 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2016
The consumer price index in April 2016 compared to March 2016 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2016
The consumer price index in March 2016 compared to February 2016 was 99.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2016
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2016
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2016 compared to December 2015 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2015
The consumer price index in December 2015 compared to November 2015 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2015
The consumer price index in November 2015 compared to October 2015 was 99.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2015
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2015
The consumer price index in September 2015 compared to August 2015 was 99.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2015
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2015
The consumer price index in July 2015 compared to June 2015 was 99.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2015
The consumer price index in June 2015 compared to May 2015 was 99.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.9%.
...Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 02.10.2024)
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Statistical Reference Book 2024
Тhe National Statistical Institute presents to the users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2024 in English.
The Statistical Reference Book presents up-to-date information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2019 - 2023 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic acti...
Bulgaria 2024
The National Statistical Institute presents the bilingual (Bulgarian/English) brochure Bulgaria 2024 to the users of statistical information. The brochure is addressed to a wide range of users (international institutions, representatives of business, students, experts etc.) and changes the traditional presentation of statistical information by offering an innovative structure with a parallel translation in English.
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The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry,...
Statistical Yearbook 2023
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Statistical Reference Book 2023 (Bulgarian version)
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2023 in Bulgarian.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2018 - 2022 period.
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Statistical Reference Book 2023
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2023 in English.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2018 - 2022 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, fore...
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Statistical Reference Book 2022
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Bulgaria 2022
The National Statistical Institute presents the bilingual (Bulgarian/English) brochure Bulgaria 2022 to users of statistical information. The brochure is addressed to a wide range of users (international institutions, business, students, experts etc.) and changes the traditional presentation of statistical information by offering an innovative structure with a parallel translation in English. The publication contains topical statistical information about the demographic, social and economic development of the country over the 2016 - 2021 period. It also includes n...
Statistical Reference Book 2022 (Bulgarian version)
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2022 in Bulgarian.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2017 - 2021 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, fo...
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Statistical Yearbook 2021
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Statistical Reference Book 2021 (Bulgarian version)
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Statistical Yearbook 2020
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Statistical Reference Book 2020
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2016 - 2019 period.
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Statistical Reference Book 2020 (Bulgarian version)
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Statistical Yearbook 2018 in infographics
In 2018, for the first time, we presented the results of the statistical surveys through graphics, images and other visualization tools, which resulted in a positive response among a wide range of users. We believe that this modern way of presenting statistical information will trigger the interest in those who for the first time encounter the meaning of numbers revealing important aspects of socio-economic life.
...Statistical Reference Book 2019
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2015 - 2018 period.
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Statistical Reference Book 2019 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2015 - 2018 period.
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Statistical Yearbook 2018
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Statistical Reference Book 2018
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2014 - 2017 period.
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Statistical Reference Book 2018 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2014 - 2017 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transp...
Statistical Yearbook 2017
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2012 - 2016 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Bulgaria 2018
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.04.2018)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 29.12.2017)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.10.2017)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.07.2017)
Statistical Reference Book 2017
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2013 - 2016 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...
Statistical Reference Book 2017 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2013 - 2016 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transp...
Bulgaria 2017
Statistical Yearbook 2016
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2011 - 2015 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.04.2017)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 30.12.2016)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.10.2016)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.07.2016)
Statistical Reference Book 2016
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2012 - 2015 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transpor...
Statistical Reference Book 2016 (Bulgarian version)
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2012 - 2015 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transp...
Bulgaria 2016
Statistical Yearbook 2015
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2010 - 2014 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 06.04.2016)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 30.12.2015)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 05.10.2015)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 02.07.2015)
Statistical Reference Book 2015
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2015 in English.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2010 - 2014 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transport, c...
Statistical Reference Book 2015 (Bulgarian version)
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2015 in Bulgarian.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2010 - 2014 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, transport,...
Bulgaria 2015
The National Statistical Institute presents the bilingual (Bulgarian/English) brochure Bulgaria 2015 to users of statistical information. The brochure is addressed to a wide range of users (international institutions, businessmen, students, experts etc.) and changes the traditional presentation of statistical information by offering an innovative structure with a parallel translation in English. The publication contains topical statistical information about the demographic, social and economic development of the country over the 2010 - 2014 period. It also includes non-tra...
Statistical Yearbook 2014
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 82nd edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2009 - 2013 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Nati...
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 02.04.2015)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 30.12.2014)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 01.10.2014)
Key Indicators for Bulgaria (as of 02.07.2014)
Statistical Reference Book 2014
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2014 in English.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2009 - 2013 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, tran...
Statistical Reference Book 2014 (Bulgarian version)
The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2014 in Bulgarian.
The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2009 - 2013 period.
The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry, tr...
Bulgaria 2014
The National Statistical Institute presents the bilingual (Bulgarian/English) brochure Bulgaria 2014 to users of statistical information. The brochure is addressed to a wide range of users (international institutions, businessmen, students, experts etc.) and changes the traditional presentation of statistical information by offering an innovative structure with a parallel translation in English. The publication contains topical statistical information about the demographic, social and economic development of the country over the 2008 - 2013 period. It also includes non-traditional ...
Statistical Yearbook 2013
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 81st edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.
It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2008 - 2012 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.
According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Nati...