Slovenia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in April 2026, up from a four-month low of 2.5% in the previous month, marking the highest level since October 2025. The increase was driven mainly by a faster rise in housing and utilities (9.7% vs 5.8% in March), reflecting higher oil prices and supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Moreover, costs increased as well in transport (4.6% vs -1.1%), health (5.3% vs 4.0%), personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 1.6%), and information and communication (2.2% vs 2.0%). In contrast, price declines were recorded in clothing and footwear (-2.9% vs -0.5), while inflation eased in insurance and financial services (2.5% vs 9.5%) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.0% vs 2.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 1.9% in April, up from 0.2% in March. Meanwhile, harmonized inflation rose to 3.4% from 2.4% in the previous month. source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia

Inflation Rate in Slovenia increased to 3.10 percent in April from 2.50 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Slovenia averaged 4.53 percent from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 22.60 percent in August of 1994 and a record low of -1.20 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovenia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Slovenia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Slovenia increased to 3.10 percent in April from 2.50 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Slovenia is expected to be 4.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Slovenia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.40 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-31 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 2.5% 2.9% 3.3%
2026-04-30 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 3.1% 2.5% 2.6%
2026-05-29 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 3.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 102.93 101.01 points Apr 2026
Core Consumer Prices 100.67 100.47 points Mar 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.40 2.50 percent Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 108.32 104.46 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 104.99 99.61 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation 1.00 2.60 percent Apr 2026
GDP Deflator 131.56 129.33 points Dec 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 103.31 101.45 points Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.10 2.50 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.90 0.20 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 126.98 126.76 points Mar 2026
PPI YoY 0.90 1.50 percent Mar 2026


Slovenia Inflation Rate
In Slovenia, the most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (17% of the total weight), Transport (15%), and Housing & Utilities (14%). Recreation & Culture accounts for 10%, Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Household Maintenance for 7%, Miscellaneous Goods & Services for 7%, Clothing & Footwear for 7%, Restaurants & Hotels for 7%, and Health for 6%. The index also includes: Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (5%), Communication (4%), and Education (1%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.10 2.50 22.60 -1.20 1994 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100

News Stream
Slovenia Inflation Rate Hits 6-Month High
Slovenia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in April 2026, up from a four-month low of 2.5% in the previous month, marking the highest level since October 2025. The increase was driven mainly by a faster rise in housing and utilities (9.7% vs 5.8% in March), reflecting higher oil prices and supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Moreover, costs increased as well in transport (4.6% vs -1.1%), health (5.3% vs 4.0%), personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 1.6%), and information and communication (2.2% vs 2.0%). In contrast, price declines were recorded in clothing and footwear (-2.9% vs -0.5), while inflation eased in insurance and financial services (2.5% vs 9.5%) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.0% vs 2.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 1.9% in April, up from 0.2% in March. Meanwhile, harmonized inflation rose to 3.4% from 2.4% in the previous month.
2026-04-30
Slovenia Inflation Rate Eases to 4-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Slovenia slowed to 2.5% in March 2026 from a four-month high of 2.9% in the previous month, marking the lowest reading since November 2025. The slowdown occurred despite surging oil prices due to supply disruptions amidst the Middle East conflict. Slovenia has temporarily limited fuel purchases at gas stations nationwide and reduced fuel duties to mitigate rising petroleum costs over the next 14 days. Prices moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.6% vs 3.6% in February), housing and utilities (5.8% vs 10.7%), information and communication (2% vs 2.1%), health (4% vs 6.1%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (1.6% vs 0.9%). Moreover, deflation softened for transport (-1.1% vs -2.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased to 0.2% from 0.6% in February. Meanwhile, annual harmonized consumer prices rose 2.4% from 2.8% in the previous month.
2026-03-31
Slovenia Inflation Rate at 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Slovenia edged up to 2.9% in February 2026 from 2.6% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since October 2025, as prices increased at a faster pace for housing and utilities (10.7% vs 4.6% in January), information and communication (2.1% vs 1.9%), restaurants and accommodation services (2.6% vs 2.3%), and insurance and financial services (6.4% vs 2.9%). In contrast, costs moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.6% vs 4.2%), clothing and footwear (0.5% vs 2.6%), health (6.1% vs 6.3%), recreation, sport, and culture (0.5% vs 2.6%), education (3.8% vs 3.9%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (0.9% vs 1.3%). Moreover, deflation worsened for transport (-2.3% vs -2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.6%, rebounding from a 0.5% fall in January. Meanwhile, the harmonized CPI rose by 2.8% year-on-year in February 2026, accelerating from 2.4% in the previous month.
2026-02-27