Charts of the Week

Economic sentiment improved further in June and, following January, once again rose above its long-term average. Growth in the average gross wage remained relatively strong in April in both the public and private sectors, with the average gross wage…

Slovenian industrial producer prices increased by 0.7% month-on-month in May, while year-on-year growth accelerated to 2.1%, reaching its highest level since August 2023. The strongest price increase was recorded in durable consumer goods. The value…

After increasing at the beginning of the year, manufacturing output remained unchanged in April compared with March, with growth recorded only in medium-low-technology industries. In the first four months of the year, manufacturing output was higher…

The number of unemployed persons also declined marginally in May (–0.2%, seasonally adjusted). In the first five months of the year, it was 0.4% lower year-on-year. However, the number of unemployed young people has been rising since October 2024,…

In May, the economic sentiment indicator returned to its March level, before the impact of the war in the Middle East became apparent, although it remained slightly below its long-term average. Year-on-year inflation rose for the second consecutive…

Industrial producer prices in Slovenia rose by 0.5% month-on-month in April, the largest increase in the past 12 months. Year-on-year growth also strengthened (to 1.4%), driven mainly by higher prices of intermediate and consumer goods, while energy…

Economic activity in Slovenia strengthened in the first quarter of this year. Activity in the export sector increased: alongside higher goods exports, value added in manufacturing also rose. Year-on-year growth was recorded in the manufacture of…

The number of registered unemployed fell month-on-month in April (seasonally adjusted) and was also lower year-on-year in the first four months (–0.4%). However, the number of unemployed young people has been rising since October 2024, which we…

Inflation increased markedly year-on-year in April, rising from 2.5% in March to 3.1%, due to higher fuel prices related to the war in the Middle East; petroleum product prices contributed around 1 p.p. to year-on-year inflation. Year-on-year price…

The economic sentiment indicator declined in April due to the war in the Middle East and heightened uncertainty in the international economic environment. The most pessimistic responses were recorded among consumers and, within the business sector,…