Retail sales in Slovenia returned to growth, advancing by 4.6% year-on-year in March 2026, following a downwardly revised 2.7% decline in the previous month. This marked the sharpest growth in retail activity since September 2022, as sales rebounded notably in non-food products (3.8% vs -0.8% in February) and automotive fuel in specialized stores (18.5% vs -7.3%). At the same time, sales fell at a softer pace in food, beverages, and tobacco (-0.1% vs -4.1%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail trade increased 4.2% in March, marking a near four-year high after a downwardly revised 1.5% fall in the preceding period. source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia

Retail Sales in Slovenia increased 4.60 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Slovenia averaged 2.70 percent from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 34.30 percent in November of 2021 and a record low of -22.50 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Slovenia Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Slovenia Retail Sales YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Retail Sales in Slovenia increased 4.60 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Slovenia is expected to be 2.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Slovenia Retail Sales YoY is projected to trend around 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-27 09:30 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Feb -3.5% -1.5% -2.0%
2026-04-28 08:30 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Mar 4.6% -2.7% -2.2%
2026-05-28 08:30 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Apr 4.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -32.00 -22.00 points Apr 2026
Consumer Spending 6470.20 6414.10 EUR Million Dec 2025
Retail Sales MoM 4.20 -1.50 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales YoY 4.60 -2.70 percent Mar 2026


Slovenia Retail Sales YoY
In Slovenia, 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
4.60 -2.70 34.30 -22.50 2001 - 2026 percent Monthly
Constant Prices, WDA

News Stream
Slovenia Retail Sales Rebound to 3½-Year High
Retail sales in Slovenia returned to growth, advancing by 4.6% year-on-year in March 2026, following a downwardly revised 2.7% decline in the previous month. This marked the sharpest growth in retail activity since September 2022, as sales rebounded notably in non-food products (3.8% vs -0.8% in February) and automotive fuel in specialized stores (18.5% vs -7.3%). At the same time, sales fell at a softer pace in food, beverages, and tobacco (-0.1% vs -4.1%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail trade increased 4.2% in March, marking a near four-year high after a downwardly revised 1.5% fall in the preceding period.
2026-04-28
Slovenia Retail Sales Fall to 2-Year Low
Retail sales in Slovenia fell 3.5% year-on-year in February 2026, following a 1.5% decline in January, marking the lowest level since February 2024. Sales dropped in non-food products (-2.1% vs 1.1% in January) and fell further in food, beverages, and tobacco (-4.6% vs -1.4%). Meanwhile, the decline in retail activity for automotive fuel at specialized stores eased (-6.4% vs -9.2%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail sales continued to fall, down 2% from 1.9% in January. Overall, retail turnover in the first two months of 2026 fell 1.9% year-on-year.
2026-03-27
Slovenia Retail Sales Fall to Over 1-Year Low
Retail sales in Slovenia fell by 1.5% year-on-year in January 2026, reversing the 2.4% gain recorded in the previous month, marking the lowest level since December 2024. Sales declined for food, beverages, and tobacco (-1.4% vs 1.8% in December), while activity in motor fuel sales at specialized stores contracted sharply (-9.2% vs 0.5%). Sales of non-food products also eased, rising only 1.1% compared with 3% in the prior month. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail sales declined by 1.9% in January, after remaining stagnant in December.
2026-02-26