Charts of the Week
At least once a week, we present interesting and relevant data released by domestic institutions (Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, Bank of Slovenia, etc.). On the basis of data by international institutions (for example, Eurostat, the European Central Bank and Euribor.org), we also prepare an overview of key macroeconomic indicators for the euro area.
Charts of the week from 1 to 5 June 2026: unemployment, exports and imports of goods
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,…
Charts of the week from 25 to 29 May 2026: economic sentiment, consumer prices, turnover in trade and other charts
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…
Charts of the week from 18 to 22 May 2026: Slovenian industrial producer prices, number of persons in employment and average gross wage per employee
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…
Charts of the week from 11 to 15 May 2026: GDP, production volume in manufacturing, activity in construction, current account of the balance of payments and electricity consumption by consumption group
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…
Charts of the week from 4 to 8 May 2026: number of registered unemployed, exports and imports of goods
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…
Charts of the week from 28 to 30 April 2026: consumer prices and turnover in market services
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…
Charts of the week from 20 to 24 April 2026: economic sentiment, Slovenian industrial producer prices and average gross wage per employee
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,…
Charts of the week from 13 to 17 April 2026: activity in construction, number of persons in employment, current account of the balance of payments and other charts
After several months of decline, the value of construction put in place increased again in February and was significantly higher year-on-year. Electricity consumption in the distribution network was also higher year-on-year in March, partly due to…
Charts of the week from 7 to 10 April 2026: manufacturing production
Manufacturing output increased markedly in February (seasonally adjusted) and exceeded the levels recorded a year earlier; in the first two months, it was lower year-on-year, mainly due to lower output in high-technology industries. Output also…
Charts of the week from 30 March to 3 April 2026: consumer prices, unemployment, real exports and imports of goods and other charts
Year-on-year growth in consumer prices slowed to 2.5% in March, mainly due to a base effect in electricity prices, which rose significantly in March last year; the rise in petroleum product prices linked to the oil crisis has largely not yet been…