Retail sales in Slovakia rose 6.2% year-on-year in March 2026, rebounding from a 2.5% decline in the previous month and marking the strongest growth since December 2024. The expansion was supported by positive contributions from 7 of the 9 retail segments. Growth was mainly driven by sales of automotive fuel in specialized stores, which surged 22.1% after a 1.8% decline in February, as higher petrol and diesel prices due to Middle East tensions. Sales in hypermarkets and supermarkets also rose 7.3%, reversing from a 1.0% drop in the previous month. Additional support came from higher sales of other goods in specialized stores (5.8% vs -0.5% in February), cultural and recreation goods in specialized stores (9.0% vs 1.8%), and other household equipment in specialized stores (6.7% vs 0.3%). In contrast, the overall annual retail performance was weighed down by weaker e-commerce and mail-order sales. On a monthly basis, retail activity rose 2.6% in March after a 0.1% increase in February. source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Retail Sales in Slovakia increased 6.20 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Slovakia averaged 2.59 percent from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 28.60 percent in April of 1999 and a record low of -18.20 percent in January of 2021. This page provides - Slovakia Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Slovakia Retail Sales YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Retail Sales in Slovakia increased 6.20 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Slovakia is expected to be 0.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Slovakia Retail Sales YoY is projected to trend around 2.60 percent in 2027 and 2.80 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-08 07:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Feb -2.5% -3.7% -2.1%
2026-05-07 07:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Mar 6.2% -2.5% -1.5%
2026-06-04 07:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Apr 6.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -27.40 -28.20 points Apr 2026
Consumer Spending 15.10 15.03 EUR Billion Dec 2025
Disposable Personal Income 22526.81 20224.16 EUR Million Dec 2025
Economic Optimism Index 99.70 95.00 points Apr 2026
Gasoline Prices 1.98 1.82 USD/Liter Apr 2026
Retail Sales MoM 2.70 0.10 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales YoY 6.20 -2.50 percent Mar 2026


Slovakia Retail Sales YoY
In Slovakia, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.20 -2.50 28.60 -18.20 1996 - 2026 percent Monthly
Constant Prices, NSA

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Slovakia Retail Sales Hits 15-Month High
Retail sales in Slovakia rose 6.2% year-on-year in March 2026, rebounding from a 2.5% decline in the previous month and marking the strongest growth since December 2024. The expansion was supported by positive contributions from 7 of the 9 retail segments. Growth was mainly driven by sales of automotive fuel in specialized stores, which surged 22.1% after a 1.8% decline in February, as higher petrol and diesel prices due to Middle East tensions. Sales in hypermarkets and supermarkets also rose 7.3%, reversing from a 1.0% drop in the previous month. Additional support came from higher sales of other goods in specialized stores (5.8% vs -0.5% in February), cultural and recreation goods in specialized stores (9.0% vs 1.8%), and other household equipment in specialized stores (6.7% vs 0.3%). In contrast, the overall annual retail performance was weighed down by weaker e-commerce and mail-order sales. On a monthly basis, retail activity rose 2.6% in March after a 0.1% increase in February.
2026-05-07
Slovakia Retail Sales Fall at Softer Pace
Retail sales in Slovakia declined 2.5% year-on-year in February 2026, easing from a 3.7% fall in the previous month, marking the fourth consecutive month of contraction. The decline moderated in food, beverages, and tobacco (-3.9% vs -4.2% in January), automotive fuel (-1.8% vs -4.9%), other goods (-0.5% vs -4.2%), and trade outside shops, stalls, and markets (-10% vs -10.9%). At the same time, growth slowed in ICT equipment (18.4% vs 27%) and goods for culture and recreation (1.8% vs 7.9%), while trade in other household goods rebounded (0.3% vs -8.9%). Meanwhile, sales in non-specialized stores turned negative (-1% vs 0.5%), and declines persisted in products sold in stalls and markets (-22.4% vs -21.5%). On a monthly basis, retail trade edged up 0.1% in February, recovering from a 1.2% fall in January.
2026-04-08
Slovakia Retail Sales Fall at Slower Pace
Retail sales in Slovakia fell 3.7% year-on-year in January 2026, easing from a 5% drop in the previous month and marking the third consecutive month of decline. The contraction slowed for food, beverages and tobacco (-4.2% vs -19.9% in December), trade outside stores, stalls or markets (-10.9% vs -14.8%), and other household equipment in specialized stores (-8.9% vs -9.9%). At the same time, sales recovered in non-specialized stores (0.5% vs -2.5%) and cultural and recreational goods (7.9% vs -6.7%), while growth accelerated sharply in ICT equipment (27% vs 8.8%). Meanwhile, sales contracted for automotive fuel (-4.9% vs 4.2%) and products sold via stalls and markets (-21.5% vs 10.5%), both reversing earlier gains, while declines deepened for other goods in specialized stores (-4.2% vs -2%). On a monthly basis, retail trade fell 1.2% in January, after posting a flat reading in the previous month.
2026-03-05