Inflation Slovenia 2001

Average inflation: 8.4%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 8.4%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in May at 9.7%. The lowest inflation was in November at 7.0%.

Highest month
May: 9.7%
Lowest month
November: 7.0%
Difference
2.7 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 12.6%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of 1.9%.

Highest increase
Health: 12.6%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: 1.9%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 8.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (8.9% in 2000).

5-year average
8.7%
10-year average
8.7%
All-time high (2000)
8.9%
All-time low (2001)
8.4%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2000, the difference is minimal (-0.5 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
November: -2.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 6.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €108.40 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2001

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
9.1%
+0.7vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
7.6%
-0.8vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
1.9%
-6.5vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
11.3%
+2.9vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
7.8%
-0.6vs avg.
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Health
12.6%
+4.2vs avg.
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Transport
10.3%
+1.9vs avg.
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Communication
10.9%
+2.5vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
5.6%
-2.8vs avg.
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Education
9.5%
+1.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
6.9%
-1.5vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
7.7%
-0.7vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2000
January 8.4% +0.6
February 8.6% +0.2
March 8.8% -0.2
April 8.9% -0.3
May 9.7% +0.7
June 9.4% -0.3
July 8.8% -0.1
August 8.4% +0.2
September 7.9% -1.0
October 7.8% -1.2
November 7.0% -2.7
December 7.0% -1.9
Average 8.4%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.

See also