FX.co ★ Slovenia Inflation Rate Nears 1-Year High

Slovenia experienced a rise in its annual inflation rate, reaching 2.3% in April 2025, up from 2% the previous month. This represents the highest inflation rate observed since May 2024. The increase in inflation was primarily driven by accelerated price growth in several sectors: food and non-alcoholic beverages surged to 5.9% from March's 3.5%, clothing and footwear rose to 4.2% from 2.5%, recreation and culture increased to 3% from 2.3%, and education climbed to 3.5% from 2.9%. Conversely, there were notable declines in costs for housing and utilities, which fell to -1.8% from -1.2%, as well as for furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance, which dropped to -0.5% from 0.1%. Transport costs also showed a decrease, moving to -0.1% from 1%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 1.3%—the highest increment since June 2023—following a 0.6% rise in March. Additionally, the EU-harmonized Consumer Price Index (CPI) slightly increased to 2.3% in April, compared to 2.2% in the previous period.