Labour cost index, 3rd quarter 2025
Labour costs up in most sections of activities
At the annual level, the labour costs per hour worked increased in most sections of activities, the most in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Labour costs up in most sections of activities, the most in agriculture, forestry and fishing
In the 3rd quarter of 2025, the labour costs per hour worked increased on average by 1.6% over the same quarter a year earlier (in the previous quarter they went up by 7.3% year-on-year). The lower increase was the result of more hours worked. Earnings per hour worked also increased by 1.6% and other labour costs per hour worked by 1.8%.
The labour costs per hour worked went up in most sections of activities. They increased the most in agriculture, forestry and fishing (by 11.1%), followed by human health and social work activities (by 6.9%), and decreased the most in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (by 2.0%), followed mining and quarrying (by 0.7%).
In the second quarter, labour costs higher in all EU Member States
According to Eurostat data, compared to the same quarter of the previous year, in the 2nd quarter of 2025 the labour costs per hour worked (agriculture, forestry and fishing excluded) were higher in all EU Member States. They increased the most in Bulgaria (by 12.7%), followed by Romania (by 11.9%) and Hungary (by 10.9%). The labour costs per hour worked in the EU increased by 4.1%, in the euro area by 3.6% and in Slovenia by 8.0%.
The table with the latest data is available in the SiStat Database.
In the 3rd quarter of 2025, the labour costs per hour worked increased on average by 1.6% over the same quarter a year earlier (in the previous quarter they went up by 7.3% year-on-year). The lower increase was the result of more hours worked. Earnings per hour worked also increased by 1.6% and other labour costs per hour worked by 1.8%.
The labour costs per hour worked went up in most sections of activities. They increased the most in agriculture, forestry and fishing (by 11.1%), followed by human health and social work activities (by 6.9%), and decreased the most in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (by 2.0%), followed mining and quarrying (by 0.7%).
In the second quarter, labour costs higher in all EU Member States
According to Eurostat data, compared to the same quarter of the previous year, in the 2nd quarter of 2025 the labour costs per hour worked (agriculture, forestry and fishing excluded) were higher in all EU Member States. They increased the most in Bulgaria (by 12.7%), followed by Romania (by 11.9%) and Hungary (by 10.9%). The labour costs per hour worked in the EU increased by 4.1%, in the euro area by 3.6% and in Slovenia by 8.0%.
The table with the latest data is available in the SiStat Database.
Labour cost index, Slovenia
Labour cost index, Slovenia
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METHODOLOGICAL NOTE
Data are seasonally and calendar adjusted.
From 1 July 2025 on a mandatory contribution for long-term care was introduced in Slovenia which is additionally calculated for persons in paid employment and employers at the payment of earnings, each in the amount of one percent of gross earnings.
During the transition period after SKD 2025 (NACE Rev. 2.1) entering into force, statistical data will still be collected and published according to SKD 2008 (NACE Rev. 2). The transition periods will vary depending on the individual surveys.
Final data are expected to be published after the planned revision of the survey, probably by the end of 2027.
Additional explanations are available in the methodological explanations.
From 1 July 2025 on a mandatory contribution for long-term care was introduced in Slovenia which is additionally calculated for persons in paid employment and employers at the payment of earnings, each in the amount of one percent of gross earnings.
During the transition period after SKD 2025 (NACE Rev. 2.1) entering into force, statistical data will still be collected and published according to SKD 2008 (NACE Rev. 2). The transition periods will vary depending on the individual surveys.
Final data are expected to be published after the planned revision of the survey, probably by the end of 2027.
Additional explanations are available in the methodological explanations.
When making use of the data and information of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, always add: "Source: SURS". More: Copyright.
