Charts of the Week
At least once a week, we present interesting and relevant data released by domestic institutions (Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, Bank of Slovenia, etc.). On the basis of data by international institutions (for example, Eurostat, the European Central Bank and Euribor.org), we also prepare an overview of key macroeconomic indicators for the euro area.
Charts of the week from 24 to 28 March 2025: economic sentiment, turnover in trade and real estate
The economic sentiment indicator continued to rise month-on-month in March and was also higher year-on-year. In January, real turnover increased significantly across all trade sectors, following less favourable developments in the fourth quarter of…
Charts of the week from 17 to 21 March 2025: Slovenian industrial producer prices, electricity consumption by consumption group, number of persons in employment and other charts
Slovenian industrial producer prices were higher year-on-year in February for the first time after more than a year of decline. Electricity consumption in the distribution network was higher year-on-year in February. The number of persons in…
Charts of the week from 10 to 14 March 2025: manufacturing production
Manufacturing output continued to strengthen in January (seasonally adjusted). It was higher year-on-year in most sectors, including in all energy-intensive sectors. Expectations in manufacturing remain low.
Charts of the week from 3 to 7 March 2025: unemployment, exports and imports of goods
The number of unemployed persons declined slightly in February (seasonally adjusted) and was 2.9% lower year-on-year. Amid labour shortages and the retirement of older employees, the number of both long-term unemployed and unemployed persons over 55…
Charts of the week from 24 to 28 February 2025: consumer prices, Slovenian industrial producer prices, turnover in trade and other charts
In February, annual inflation fell to 1.6% due to lower electricity prices, which dropped by about 20% compared to January due to the implementation of the Act on emergency measures to mitigate the impact of high network charges for households.…
Charts of the week from 17 to 21 February 2025: number of persons in employment, average gross wage per employee and electricity consumption by consumption group
The number of persons in employment fell month-on-month in December last year (after stagnating during the year) due to retirements and the expiry of fixed-term contracts. In 2024, the average number of persons in employment was 1.1% higher than in…
Charts of the week from 10 to 14 February 2025: GDP, production volume in manufacturing, activity in construction and current account of the balance of payments (copy 1)
In 2024, GDP expanded by 1.6% in real terms. As expected, government consumption grew strongly, and exports performed better than anticipated. Private consumption increased year-on-year, while fixed capital formation declined. The volume of…
Charts of the week from 3 to 7 February 2025: consumer prices, unemployment, value of fiscally verified invoices and exports and imports of goods
Consumer prices fell month-on-month in January (by 0.4%), but their year-on-year growth edged up slightly (to 2.0%) compared to December. This increase was primarily driven by higher prices in the transport group, mainly due to a low base effect. The…
Charts of the week from 27 to 31 January 2025: economic sentiment, turnover in trade and turnover in market services
The value of the economic sentiment indicator remained at a similarly low level in January as in the previous month. While it was higher year-on-year, it remained below the long-term average. Turnover trends in all trade sectors were less favourable…
Charts of the week from 20 to 24 January 2025: average gross wage per employee, Slovenian industrial producer prices and electricity consumption by consumption group
In November, the average wage growth (4.4% in real terms) was slightly lower than in the previous months. In the public sector, growth remained consistent with the previous two months, primarily driven by an increase in the value of pay scale grades…