Slovakia's annual inflation rate edged up to 4% in January 2026 from 3.8% in December, matching market expectations. It marked the highest reading since September 2025, driven primarily by a sharp acceleration in housing and utilities prices (6.1% vs 2.8% in December) amid regulatory measures, particularly significant increases in thermal energy prices (25%) and gas (6.7%). Overall inflation was also supported by higher costs for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.9% vs 2.8%), particularly food prices (3%), as eight out of nine food categories recorded annual price growth exceeding 4%. In contrast, prices declined for transport (-1.8% vs 1.7%), mainly due to an over 8% drop in fuel costs and lower air transport fares. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.8% in January, rebounding from a 0.3% fall in the prior month and exceeding market expectations of 1.6%. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes regulated prices, eased slightly to 2.9% from 3% in December 2025. source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Inflation Rate in Slovakia increased to 4 percent in January from 3.80 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Slovakia averaged 4.94 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 February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Slovakia increased to 4 percent in January from 3.80 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Slovakia is expected to be 3.00 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 2.50 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-15 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 3.8% 3.7% 3.9% 3.9%
2026-02-16 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 4% 3.8% 4% 3.9%
2026-03-13 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 239.40 244.50 points Jan 2026
Core Consumer Prices 177.30 176.00 points Jan 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.90 3.00 percent Jan 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 333.80 338.90 points Jan 2026
CPI Transportation 168.90 166.00 points Jan 2026
Export Prices 100.40 100.10 points Nov 2025
Food Inflation 3.90 2.80 percent Jan 2026
GDP Deflator 132.50 130.97 points Dec 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.64 100.75 points Jan 2026
Import Prices 100.00 99.40 points Nov 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 4.00 3.80 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.80 -0.30 percent Jan 2026
Producer Prices 116.70 116.90 points Dec 2025
Producer Prices Change -0.30 0.70 percent Dec 2025


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
4.00 3.80 16.55 -0.92 1994 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Slovakia Inflation Rate Hits 4-Month High
Slovakia's annual inflation rate edged up to 4% in January 2026 from 3.8% in December, matching market expectations. It marked the highest reading since September 2025, driven primarily by a sharp acceleration in housing and utilities prices (6.1% vs 2.8% in December) amid regulatory measures, particularly significant increases in thermal energy prices (25%) and gas (6.7%). Overall inflation was also supported by higher costs for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.9% vs 2.8%), particularly food prices (3%), as eight out of nine food categories recorded annual price growth exceeding 4%. In contrast, prices declined for transport (-1.8% vs 1.7%), mainly due to an over 8% drop in fuel costs and lower air transport fares. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.8% in January, rebounding from a 0.3% fall in the prior month and exceeding market expectations of 1.6%. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes regulated prices, eased slightly to 2.9% from 3% in December 2025.
2026-02-16
Slovakia Inflation Edged Up in December
Slovakia's annual inflation rate edged up to 3.8% in December 2025, following a 3.7% rise in each of the previous two months, slightly below market expectations of 3.9%.Prices rose faster for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.8% vs 0.9% in November) and furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (2.7% vs 2.4%), while costs were steady for communication (4.3%) and education (8.8% vs 8.9%). Conversely, inflation moderated for housing and utilities (2.8% vs 2.9%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.6% vs 5.8%), clothing and footwear (2.2% vs 2.3%), health (2.8% vs 3.1%), transport (1.7% vs 4.4%), recreation and culture (4.1% vs 5.4%), restaurants and hotels (8.9% vs 9.0%), and miscellaneous goods and services (6.3% vs 7.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.3% in December, reversing a 0.3% rise in the prior month. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes goods with regulated prices, edged up to 3.0% from a seven-month low of 2.9% in November.
2026-01-15
Slovakia Inflation Steady at 3.7% in November
Slovakia's annual inflation rate held steady at 3.7% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous month and remaining at its lowest level since April 2024. Prices rose for housing and utilities (2.9% vs 2.5% in October), health (3.1% vs 2.5%), miscellaneous goods and services (7.1% vs 6.7%), transport (4.4% vs 3.4%), and restaurants and hotels (9.0% vs 8.9%), while costs were steady for recreation and culture (5.4%) and communication (4.3%). Conversely, inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.9% vs 1.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.8% vs 6.1%), clothing and footwear (2.3% vs 2.6%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (2.4% vs 3.1%), and education (8.8% vs 8.9%) On a monthly basis, consumer prices advanced 0.3% in November, following a 0.1% rise in the prior month. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes goods with regulated prices, eased to a seven-month low of 2.9% in November from 3% in October.
2025-12-15