Inflation Slovakia 2020

Average inflation: 1.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.9%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 3.0%. The lowest inflation was in August at 1.4%.

Highest month
January: 3.0%
Lowest month
August: 1.4%
Difference
1.6 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Miscellaneous goods and services with an average of 4.1%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of -3.4%.

Highest increase
Miscellaneous goods and services: 4.1%
Lowest increase
Transport: -3.4%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.6%.

5-year average
1.6%
10-year average
1.6%
All-time high (2003)
8.5%
All-time low (2016)
-0.5%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2019, the difference is minimal (-0.8 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: -1.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

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 €101.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2020

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.5%
+0.6vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
1.1%
-0.8vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.5%
-1.4vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.6%
+0.7vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
1.7%
-0.2vs avg.
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Health
2.6%
+0.7vs avg.
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Transport
-3.4%
-5.3vs avg.
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Communication
1.0%
-0.9vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.2%
+0.3vs avg.
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Education
4.1%
+2.2vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
2.6%
+0.7vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
4.1%
+2.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2019
January 3.0% +0.8
February 2.9% +0.6
March 2.3% -0.4
April 2.1% -0.2
May 2.0% -0.7
June 1.8% -0.8
July 1.8% -1.0
August 1.4% -1.4
September 1.4% -1.5
October 1.5% -1.3
November 1.5% -1.4
December 1.5% -1.5
Average 1.9%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also