LJUBLJANA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia's economy grew by 1.1 percent in 2025, marking the slowest expansion since 2020, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia said on Monday.
The country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth stood at 1.7 percent in 2024.
According to the office, GDP growth accelerated to 2 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 1.9 percent in the third quarter.
Domestic consumption, including household and government spending, rose by 2.6 percent in 2025, contributing positively to overall growth.
Exports increased by 0.3 percent, while imports grew by 2.1 percent, resulting in a negative contribution from net external trade. In 2024, exports had risen by 3.2 percent.
Gross capital formation expanded by 5.5 percent, including a 4.1 percent increase in gross fixed capital formation. Investment in non-residential buildings and structures climbed by 13.5 percent, while investment in residential buildings declined by 7.5 percent, the office said.
In a statement released after the data publication, the Bank of Slovenia said economic growth was mainly driven by household and government spending, while weak foreign demand constrained corporate investment.
The central bank projected economic growth to rise to around 2 percent this year, supported by state investment and wage growth, which is expected to further boost household consumption.
