Slovenia's Budget Deficit Increases to 2.5% of GDP for 2025
Slovenia's general government deficit reached 2.5% of GDP in 2025, driven by rising public spending and wage increases. The deficit is projected to widen further in 2026, influenced by increased defense expenditures.
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In 2025, Slovenia's general government deficit escalated to 2.5% of GDP, totaling 1.75 billion euros (2.01 billion U.S. dollars), a significant rise from 0.9% in 2024. The central and local government subsectors both reported deficits, with the central government contributing the majority.
Key factors for the deficit increase included a 9.4% rise in public sector wages and heightened investments in defense and infrastructure. The government's 2026 budget anticipates the deficit growing to approximately 2.1 billion euros (2.4 billion dollars), or 2.9% of GDP, largely due to commitments to NATO. Slovenia's general government debt also increased to 46.3 billion euros (53.2 billion dollars) at the end of 2025.
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