Slovenia Consumer Morale Worsens in December

The consumer confidence indicator in Slovenia edged lower by 1 percentage point month-on-month to -22 in February 2026, from a near four-year high of -21 in the previous month. Households expressed greater pessimism about their personal financial outlook over the next twelve months (-12 vs -9 in January). Moreover, expectations for major purchases (-31 vs -29) deteriorated, and concerns over the unemployment rate (25 vs 22) intensified. On a more positive note, households were slightly less negative about the general economic outlook over the next year, with the indicator improving to -26 from -28. Assessment of price movements over the past twelve months eased marginally (68 vs 70), while expectations for the year ahead edged higher (52 vs 50).

The consumer confidence indicator in Slovenia rose 3 percentage points from a month earlier to -21 in January 2026, marking the highest level since February 2022. Households were less pessimistic about the 12-month outlook for the general economy (-28 vs -33 in December), their own financial situation (-9 vs -15), and savings (-13 vs -20). Expectations were also less negative for major purchases in the year ahead (-29 vs -30 in December). However, concerns intensified regarding future unemployment (22 vs 19) and the price trend (50 vs 49).

The consumer confidence indicator in Slovenia fell to -24 in December 2025, down by 1 percentage point from -23 in the previous month. Households were more pessimistic about the twelve-month outlook for the general economy (-33 vs -30 in November) and for their own financial situation (-15 vs -12). In addition, concerns about unemployment heightened (19 vs 18). Meanwhile, expectations for savings over the next twelve months were slightly less negative (-20 vs -22). Sentiment regarding price developments (49) and major purchases (-30) over the next year remained unchanged.