Investing.com -- Slovenia’s economy expanded at a faster pace in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP growth reaching 3% year-over-year, up from 2% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The growth figure surpassed market expectations.
Domestic demand provided stronger support than anticipated, according to the detailed breakdown. Private consumption grew 3% year-over-year during the quarter, while investment activity remained strong with a 12.6% increase, primarily driven by construction activity in buildings and structures.
Public consumption rose 3.9% year-over-year, contributing to the expansion. Inventories reduced headline growth by 1.4 percentage points.
External trade provided limited support to growth. Exports increased 0.7% year-over-year, while imports grew 1.5% during the same period. Net exports subtracted 0.5 percentage points from the overall GDP growth rate in the first quarter.
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