The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina published estimates of annual core inflation and inflation in the services sector based on official consumer price index statistics and relevant weights. It estimated annual core inflation for the first three months of 2026 at 4.27% and annual growth in average consumer prices in services at 4.71%. Inflation pressures in March slightly increased compared with February in the price categories used to calculate core inflation. The core inflation estimate is 8 basis points above the bank’s March nowcast estimate, and both core and services inflation for January to March 2026 were broadly unchanged from levels recorded over the previous year, indicating persistent domestic inflation pressures.
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026-04-27
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina publishes estimates showing 4.27% core inflation and 4.71% services inflation in January to March 2026
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina published estimates of annual core inflation and services inflation for the first quarter of 2026, at 4.27% and 4.71% respectively, based on official consumer price index data. Inflation pressures in March increased slightly versus February, with core inflation 8 basis points above the bank’s March nowcast and both core and services inflation broadly unchanged from the previous year, indicating persistent domestic inflation pressures.