# Slovenian economic growth and construction activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovenian-economic-growth-and-construction-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-19T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Slovenia’s economy experienced significant acceleration in the second quarter of 2026, with GDP growing by 5% compared to the previous quarter. This expansion was fueled by strong domestic demand, a 13.2% increase in gross fixed capital formation, and a 3.4% rise in household consumption. The construction sector emerged as a primary driver, with value added increasing by 15.9%.

Subsequent data indicates continued activity within the construction sector. In July, building permits issued rose by 20% compared to the previous month, including a 4% increase in residential permits and a 34% increase in non-residential permits. However, costs have also risen; construction service prices increased by 1.7% in the second quarter compared to the first, with annual price growth for building construction reaching 10.4%.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Slovenia construction permits and service prices rise

Slovenia reported a 20% monthly increase in building permits for July 2026, alongside an 8.6% annual rise in construction service prices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenia-construction-permits-and-service-prices-rise

### 2026-08-16: Slovenia economy accelerates with 5% Q2 growth

Slovenia's economy accelerated with 5% Q2 growth driven by construction and investment, while the broader EU economy grew by 1.2% amid rising bankruptcies and mixed regional performance.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenia-gdp-grows-5-in-q2-marking-highest-growth-in-four-years

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