Inflation Slovakia 2007

Average inflation: 2.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 3.4%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.3%.

Highest month
December: 3.4%
Lowest month
May: 2.3%
Difference
1.1 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 6.0%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of -2.4%.

Highest increase
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 6.0%
Lowest increase
Transport: -2.4%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.4% lower than the 5-year average of 5.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.7% in 2005).

5-year average
5.2%
10-year average
6.6%
All-time high (1993)
23.2%
All-time low (2005)
2.7%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-1.7 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-1.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: -2.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
4.0%
+1.2vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
3.8%
+1.0vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.7%
-2.1vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
6.0%
+3.2vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.1%
-2.9vs avg.
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Health
-1.5%
-4.3vs avg.
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Transport
-2.4%
-5.2vs avg.
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Communication
0.2%
-2.6vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.2%
-2.6vs avg.
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Education
3.9%
+1.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
2.3%
-0.5vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.7%
-0.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 3.0% -1.1
February 2.7% -1.7
March 2.7% -1.8
April 2.7% -1.8
May 2.3% -2.5
June 2.5% -2.1
July 2.3% -2.7
August 2.3% -2.8
September 2.9% -1.7
October 3.2% -0.5
November 3.1% -1.2
December 3.4% -0.8
Average 2.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.

See also