Slovakia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.9% in April 2026 from 3.5% in March, slightly above market expectations of 3.8%. It marked the highest reading since January 2026, driven mainly by a sharp acceleration in housing and utilities, which rose 6.3% amid regulatory adjustments, particularly higher heating energy prices (27.8%) and gas (6.7%). Additionally, transport costs climbed to an over three-year high of 7.2% from 2.1% in March, supported by a 15.3% surge in motor fuel prices. Inflation also persisted in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.8% vs 3.0%), information and communication (1.8% vs 0.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3.1% vs 2.9%). In contrast, food and non-alcoholic beverages eased (1.0% vs 1.3%), with declines in meat (-3.7%), milk, cheese and eggs (-0.3%), and oils and fats (-5.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.5% from 0.1% in each of the previous two months. Meanwhile, core inflation, excluding regulated prices, increased to 2.4% from 1.9%. source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Inflation Rate in Slovakia increased to 3.90 percent in April from 3.50 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Slovakia averaged 4.93 percent from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.55 percent in March of 2000 and a record low of -0.92 percent in July of 2016. This page provides - Slovakia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Slovakia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Slovakia increased to 3.90 percent in April from 3.50 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Slovakia is expected to be 4.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Slovakia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-15 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 3.5% 3.7% 3.4% 4.1%
2026-05-14 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 3.9% 3.5% 3.8% 3.8%
2026-06-15 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 3.9% 4.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 103.20 102.70 points Apr 2026
Core Consumer Prices 178.00 177.00 points Apr 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.40 1.90 percent Apr 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 106.20 106.00 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 106.40 101.70 points Apr 2026
Export Prices 100.60 100.10 points Feb 2026
Food Inflation 1.00 1.30 percent Apr 2026
GDP Deflator 134.83 132.74 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 103.38 102.86 points Apr 2026
Import Prices 100.40 100.40 points Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.90 3.50 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.50 0.10 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 118.30 116.50 points Apr 2026
Producer Prices Change 2.60 -1.20 percent Apr 2026


Slovakia Inflation Rate
In Slovakia, the most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: Housing & Utilities (27% of the total weight) and Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (21%). Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Household Maintenance accounts for 7%, Transport for 6%, and Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco for 5%. Others include: Clothing & Footwear (5%), Communications (4%), and Health (3%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.90 3.50 16.55 -0.92 1994 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Slovakia Inflation Rate Hits 3-Month High
Slovakia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.9% in April 2026 from 3.5% in March, slightly above market expectations of 3.8%. It marked the highest reading since January 2026, driven mainly by a sharp acceleration in housing and utilities, which rose 6.3% amid regulatory adjustments, particularly higher heating energy prices (27.8%) and gas (6.7%). Additionally, transport costs climbed to an over three-year high of 7.2% from 2.1% in March, supported by a 15.3% surge in motor fuel prices. Inflation also persisted in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.8% vs 3.0%), information and communication (1.8% vs 0.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3.1% vs 2.9%). In contrast, food and non-alcoholic beverages eased (1.0% vs 1.3%), with declines in meat (-3.7%), milk, cheese and eggs (-0.3%), and oils and fats (-5.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.5% from 0.1% in each of the previous two months. Meanwhile, core inflation, excluding regulated prices, increased to 2.4% from 1.9%.
2026-05-14
Slovakia Inflation Rate at 15-Month Low
Slovakia’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.5% in March 2026 from 3.7% in the previous month, slightly above market expectations of 3.4%. This marked the lowest reading since December 2024, driven largely by lower prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.3% vs 2.7% in February), non-alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.9% vs 10.6%), clothing and footwear (1.2% vs 1.8%), information and communication (0.9% vs 1%), recreation and culture (4.9% vs 6%), education (6.2% vs 6.9%), restaurants and hotels (5.8% vs 7.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.9% vs 3.5%). On the other hand, costs increased for housing and utilities (6.3% vs 6%), health (4.8% vs 4.7%), and insurance and financial services (6.4% vs 6.3%), while prices recovered for transportation (2.1% vs -0.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices stood at 0.1%, unchanged from the previous month. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes goods with regulated prices, slowed to 1.9% from 2.4% in February.
2026-04-15
Slovakia Inflation Rate Eases in February
Slovakia's annual inflation rate eased to 3.7% in February 2026, following a four-month high of 4.0% in the previous month. Price growth moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.7% vs 3.9% in January), housing and utilities (6.0% vs 6.1%), furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (0.9% vs 1.1%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 3.2%), clothing and footwear (1.8% vs 2.7%), insurance and financial services (6.3% vs 6.5%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3.5% vs 4.4%). Conversely, costs continued to increase for health (4.7% vs 4.6%), information and communication (1.0% vs 0.5%), recreation and culture (6.0% vs 5.9%), and education (6.9% vs 6.7%), while prices remained steady for restaurants and hotels (7.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, easing from a three-year high of 1.8% in January. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes goods with regulated prices, slowed to 2.4% in February from 2.9% in the previous month.
2026-03-13