Slovenia’s GDP growth accelerates to 1.7% in third quarter

Investing.com -- Slovenia’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 1.7% year-on-year, up from 0.8% in the second quarter.

The growth rate exceeded analyst expectations, which had projected a 0.5% increase. Domestic demand continued to drive the economy forward, with private consumption rising 1% compared to the same period last year, though at a more moderate pace than previously.

A significant rebound in investments provided a major boost to the economy, surging 9.1% year-on-year, primarily due to increased activity in buildings and structures. Public consumption also contributed positively, growing 1.2%, while inventory growth added 0.6 percentage points to the headline figure.

The external trade sector weighed on overall performance, with exports declining 1.1% while imports grew 0.7%. This trade imbalance subtracted 1.4 percentage points from the headline GDP growth figure in the third quarter.

The economic structure remained largely unchanged from previous quarters, with domestic components continuing to support growth while external trade created a drag on performance.

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