Inflation Slovakia 2010
Average inflation: 1.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.0%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 1.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.4%.
- Highest month
- December: 1.3%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.4%
- Difference
- 0.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 5.7%. The lowest price increase was in Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance with an average of -3.5%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 5.7%
- Lowest increase
- Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance: -3.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.9% lower than the 5-year average of 2.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.0% in 2010).
- 5-year average
- 2.9%
- 10-year average
- 4.4%
- All-time high (1993)
- 23.2%
- All-time low (2010)
- 1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +0.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -3.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.0% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4% | -3.0 |
| February | 0.4% | -2.6 |
| March | 0.8% | -1.6 |
| April | 1.2% | -0.9 |
| May | 1.2% | -0.7 |
| June | 0.9% | -0.9 |
| July | 1.1% | -0.5 |
| August | 1.1% | -0.2 |
| September | 1.1% | +0.4 |
| October | 0.9% | +0.5 |
| November | 1.0% | +0.6 |
| December | 1.3% | +0.8 |
| Average | 1.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.