Cost of moneySlovenia
Real policy rate in Slovenia
Does money at the central bank’s rate actually beat inflation?
Slovenia's real policy rate is -0.12 % — #38 of 53 countries on the atlas (higher is better). Period 2026-08.
-0.12%
Source: Fiatmap derived metrics (own calculation from separately sourced components)
Negative: cash in Slovenia loses 0.1 pp of purchasing power a year even in the bank.
Among 53 countries
- Rank
- #38 of 53
- higher is better
- Ranked behind
- 28 %
- 15 of 53 countries
In Europe: #17 of 30vs median 0.63 %: −0.75 pp (worse)
The neighbourhood
| # | Country | Real policy rate | vs Slovenia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Portugal | -0.09 % | +0.03 pp |
| 37 | Malta | -0.11 % | +0.01 pp |
| 38 | Slovenia | -0.12 % | — |
| 39 | United Kingdom | -0.13 % | −0.01 pp |
| 40 | Switzerland | -0.15 % | −0.03 pp |
Policy rate minus annual CPI inflation — positive means money in the bank beats inflation. Our calculation from separately sourced components.
How to read this figure
Our own calculation: the central bank policy rate minus annual CPI inflation. It answers one question — does parked money beat rising prices? Both components are separately sourced official figures, and we never compute it when either leg is missing.