Bulgaria: 2022 Article IV Consultation - Press Release; and Staff Report for Bulgaria

Publication Date:

June 24, 2022

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The economy showed resilience through the pandemic, but the war in Ukraine has clouded the outlook, heightened uncertainty, and increased downside risks. With policy support, growth rebounded in 2021 despite the lingering COVID-19 crisis and protracted political uncertainty that hampered investment. Inflation accelerated significantly, pushed by global factors and strong domestic consumption. GDP growth is projected to slow below 3 percent and average inflation to exceed 12 percent in 2022. In this context, policies must navigate difficult trade-offs as they need to support activity, meet needs from the war, and contain inflation, while raising living standards, reducing inequalities, and supporting the green transition.

Series:

Country Report No. 2022/190

Subject:

Frequency:

regular

English

Publication Date:

June 24, 2022

ISBN/ISSN:

9798400212659/1934-7685

Stock No:

1BGREA2022001

Pages:

68

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