The annual inflation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina eased to 5.6% in May 2026, down from 6.8% in April. The slowdown was driven by easing inflation in transports, which slowed to 23.7% from 25.9%, followed by food (0.6% vs 2.6%), furnishings (1.6% vs 2.8%), health (5.5% vs 5.7%), recreation and culture (3.4% vs 4.4%), education (3.4% vs 3.6%) and restaurants and hotels (5.6% vs 6.2%). On the other hand, inflation accelerated for housing and utilities (11.5% vs 11.0%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.5% vs 3.4%) and communications (3.3% vs 3.2%). Meanwhile, clothing and footwear prices declined slightly faster to 6.9% from 6.8%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were down 0.9% in May, partially reversing a 1.9% increase in the prior period. source: Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina decreased to 5.60 percent in May from 6.80 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 2.48 percent from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 17.40 percent in October of 2022 and a record low of -2.30 percent in March of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina decreased to 5.60 percent in May from 6.80 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to be 5.70 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.40 percent in 2027 and 3.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-26 01:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 6.8% 5.1% 5.6%
2026-06-25 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 5.6% 6.8% 7.3%
2026-07-27 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 5.6% 6.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 137.60 138.90 points May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 147.00 147.70 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 147.30 152.80 points May 2026
Food Inflation 0.60 2.60 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.60 6.80 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.90 1.90 percent May 2026
PPI YoY 3.30 3.00 percent May 2026


Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.60 6.80 17.40 -2.30 2006 - 2026 percent Monthly
2010=100, NSA

News Stream
Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Slows in May
The annual inflation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina eased to 5.6% in May 2026, down from 6.8% in April. The slowdown was driven by easing inflation in transports, which slowed to 23.7% from 25.9%, followed by food (0.6% vs 2.6%), furnishings (1.6% vs 2.8%), health (5.5% vs 5.7%), recreation and culture (3.4% vs 4.4%), education (3.4% vs 3.6%) and restaurants and hotels (5.6% vs 6.2%). On the other hand, inflation accelerated for housing and utilities (11.5% vs 11.0%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.5% vs 3.4%) and communications (3.3% vs 3.2%). Meanwhile, clothing and footwear prices declined slightly faster to 6.9% from 6.8%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were down 0.9% in May, partially reversing a 1.9% increase in the prior period.
2026-06-25
Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation at 2023-Highs
The annual inflation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina accelerated to 6.8% in April 2026, up from 5.1% in March. This marks the highest level since May 2023, as transportation costs surged by 25.9% from 11.1% in the previous month. Additional upward price pressures came from housing and utilities (11% versus 9.4%), furnishings (2.8% versus 2.4%) and communication (3.2% versus 1.5%). In contrasts, inflation slowed for food (2.6% versus 3.3%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.4% versus 4.1%), health (5.7% versus 6.3%), recreation and culture (4.4% versus 4.6%) and restaurants and hotels (6.2% versus 6.5%). Meanwhile, deflation eased for clothing and footwear (-6.3% versus -6.8%), while inflation stood for education (3.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.9%, accelerating from 1.7% in the previous month.
2026-05-26
Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation Rate Hits Near 2-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina rose to 5.1% in March 2026, accelerating from 3.3% in the previous month and marking the highest reading since May 2023. Prices increased faster for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.1% vs 3.1% in February), housing and utilities (9.4% vs 8.3%), furnishings and household equipment (2.4% vs 2.0%), health services (6.3% vs 6.2%), education (3.6% vs 3.4%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 2.3%). At the same time, transport costs rebounded sharply to 11.1%, following a 3% decline in the previous month, while prices remained steady for communication (1.5%) and recreation and culture (4.6%). In contrast, price gains moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.3% vs 3.9%) and restaurants and hotels (6.5% vs 6.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.7% from 0.5% in the previous month, marking the highest monthly increase in over three years.
2026-04-27