Slovakia’s EU-normalised consumer price index (CPI) swung sharply higher in January 2026, rising 2.00% month-over-month after a 0.30% decline in December 2025. The latest data, updated on 25 February 2026, point to a notable rebound in price pressures at the start of the year.
The comparison is based on month-over-month changes, with the current reading measuring price growth in January versus December, while the previous figure reflected the change in December versus November. The move from -0.30% to 2.00% suggests a clear turnaround in short-term inflation dynamics within Slovakia’s harmonised index, which is aligned with European Union standards.
Market participants and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether January’s spike marks the start of a sustained uptrend in inflation or a one-off adjustment following December’s drop. For now, the data underline the volatility in price developments as Slovakia enters 2026.
