Inflation Slovenia 2012

Average inflation: 2.6%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in September at 3.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.3%.

Highest month
September: 3.3%
Lowest month
January: 2.3%
Difference
1.0 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 6.5%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.4%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 6.5%
Lowest increase
Communication: -2.4%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%.

5-year average
2.6%
10-year average
3.1%
All-time high (2000)
8.9%
All-time low (2009)
0.9%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (+0.8 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: +2.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2012

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
4.1%
+1.5vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
6.5%
+3.9vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-0.2%
-2.8vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.8%
+1.2vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.1%
-2.5vs avg.
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Health
0.4%
-2.2vs avg.
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Transport
3.3%
+0.7vs avg.
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Communication
-2.4%
-5.0vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.4%
-1.2vs avg.
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Education
2.9%
+0.3vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.5%
+1.9vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.4%
-0.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2011
January 2.3% +0.5
February 2.9% +1.5
March 2.3% +0.4
April 2.6% +0.9
May 2.4% +0.2
June 2.3% +1.0
July 2.4% +1.5
August 2.9% +2.0
September 3.3% +1.2
October 2.7% 0.0
November 2.4% -0.3
December 2.7% +0.7
Average 2.6%

Data source

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

See also