Inflation Slovenia 2022

Average inflation: 8.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 8.8%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in July at 11.0%. The lowest inflation was in March at 5.4%.

Highest month
July: 11.0%
Lowest month
March: 5.4%
Difference
5.6 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 14.6%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -3.4%.

Highest increase
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 14.6%
Lowest increase
Communication: -3.4%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 6.0% higher than the 5-year average of 2.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (8.8% in 2022).

5-year average
2.8%
10-year average
1.7%
All-time high (2022)
8.8%
All-time low (2015)
-0.5%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2021, inflation has risen by +6.9 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+6.9 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
June: +9.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 6.8% 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 €108.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2022

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
12.2%
+3.4vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
5.1%
-3.7vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
2.9%
-5.9vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
14.6%
+5.8vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
10.8%
+2.0vs avg.
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Health
4.2%
-4.6vs avg.
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Transport
14.1%
+5.3vs avg.
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Communication
-3.4%
-12.2vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
5.4%
-3.4vs avg.
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Education
0.7%
-8.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
8.8%
+0.0vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
3.6%
-5.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2021
January 5.8% +6.5
February 6.9% +7.9
March 5.4% +5.3
April 6.9% +4.8
May 8.1% +6.0
June 10.4% +9.0
July 11.0% +9.0
August 11.0% +8.9
September 10.0% +7.6
October 9.8% +6.8
November 10.0% +5.4
December 10.3% +5.4
Average 8.8%

Data source

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

See also