Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Mainly Administered Prices for Bulgaria
APMAINBGM086NEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
146.43
Year-over-Year Change
6.59%
Date Range
12/1/2000 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Mainly Administered Prices for Bulgaria measures changes in the prices of goods and services that are primarily set by the government or other administrative authorities in Bulgaria.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This index is a key indicator of inflation and cost of living in Bulgaria. It is used by policymakers and analysts to understand the inflationary pressures facing Bulgarian consumers and to inform economic and monetary policy decisions.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by consumers across a representative basket of goods and services in Bulgaria.
Historical Context
The HICP Mainly Administered Prices index provides important insights into the drivers of inflation and cost-of-living changes in the Bulgarian economy.
Key Facts
- The index is published monthly by the European Union's statistical agency, Eurostat.
- Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2007, at which point it began reporting this harmonized inflation metric.
- Administered prices account for approximately 20% of the total consumer price index in Bulgaria.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Mainly Administered Prices for Bulgaria measures changes in the prices of goods and services that are primarily set by the government or other administrative authorities in Bulgaria.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index is a key indicator of inflation and cost of living in Bulgaria, providing important insights into the drivers of inflation and cost-of-living changes in the Bulgarian economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by consumers across a representative basket of goods and services in Bulgaria.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The HICP Mainly Administered Prices index is used by policymakers and analysts to understand the inflationary pressures facing Bulgarian consumers and to inform economic and monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is published monthly by Eurostat, the European Union's statistical agency.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Mainly Administered Prices for Bulgaria (APMAINBGM086NEST), retrieved from FRED.