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Spring Forecast of Economic Trends 2022: Moderation of economic growth, high uncertainty due to the war in Ukraine
The Spring Forecast of Economic Trends was prepared in a situation of high uncertainty related to the war in Ukraine. After a deep downturn in 2020 and a strong rebound last year, we expect GDP growth of 4.2% this year, which is 0.5 p.p. lower than…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 3/2022: deteriorating prospects in the international environment, continuing uncertainty due to the war in Ukraine
In view of the significant increase in uncertainty in the international environment, business expectations point to a further slowdown in the growth of exports and export activities. Trade in goods and manufacturing output declined in the first two…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 2/2022: Continuation of the relatively favourable economic trends at the end of last year; higher inflation at the beginning of the year
In Slovenia, most indicators suggest that the relatively favourable trends in economic activity observed at the end of last year are continuing. In the last quarter of 2021, manufacturing output and trade in goods increased significantly, and export…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 1/2022: favourable economic trends continue and unemployment is declining
In Slovenia, most economic indicators suggest that the relatively favourable trends in the export-oriented part of the economy and in domestic consumption continued in the last quarter of last year; the worsening of the epidemic situation has had a…
Productivity Report 2021: productivity growth in the period of post-covid economic recovery
The Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, as the National Productivity Board, produced the third Productivity Report. This year's content was marked by the COVID-19 crisis in the light of the economic recovery. We point out the impact…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 9/2021: stronger-than-expected growth in economic activity, mainly due to the increase in private consumption and related activities
Economic activity in Slovenia remained high in the third quarter of this year, exceeding pre-epidemic levels. Private consumption in particular is growing faster than expected, meaning that economic growth in the year ending 2021 will be half a…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 8/2021: moderation of growth, mainly in the export-oriented sectors of the economy, strengthening of domestic consumption
According to some indicators, economic growth of export-oriented sectors of the economy in Slovenia moderated in the third quarter. Compared to the second quarter, trade in goods actually declined slightly, while manufacturing output growth slowed,…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 7/2021: Economic activity exceeds pre-epidemic levels in most sectors, energy prices rise, supply chain disruptions lead to greater uncertainty
The outlook for the euro area remains positive despite the increased uncertainty in the international environment in recent months related to supply chain disruptions. In Slovenia, some economic indicators point to a slowdown in growth in the summer…
Autumn forecast 2021: economic outlook improved but uncertainty remains
The economic outlook has improved and we expect GDP growth of 6.1% this year. Mainly due to higher forecasts in the international environment, faster-than-expected activity growth, especially in the second quarter and the summer months, and the…
European Pillar of Social Rights: Slovenia ranks high among EU Member States on most headline indicators
The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) was proclaimed in 2017 by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Gothenburg Social Summit with a view to raise social standards in EU Member States through adequate, accessible and…