Labour cost index, 1st quarter 2025
The highest annual increase in the labour costs in human health and social work activities
Except in agriculture, forestry and fishing, at the annual level, the labour costs per hour worked increased in all sections of activities, the most in human health and social work activities.
Labour costs up in almost all sections of activities, the most in human health and social work activities
In the 1st quarter of 2025, the labour costs per hour worked increased on average by 12.3% over the same quarter a year before (in the previous quarter they went up by 6.8% year-on-year). In the same period, earnings per hour worked increased by 12.4% and other labour costs per hour worked by 12.2%. The increase is the result of higher labour costs and fewer hours worked.
The labour costs per hour worked decreased only in agriculture, forestry and fishing (by 3.9%), and went up in all other sections of activities. They increased the most in human health and social work activities (by 19.3%), followed by public administration and defence, compulsory social security (by 15.3%) and education (by 13.8%), which is largely due to the introduction of a reformed public sector wage system.
In the 4th quarter 2024, the labour costs higher in all EU Member States
According to Eurostat data, compared to the same quarter of the previous year, in the 4th quarter of 2024 the labour costs per hour worked (agriculture, forestry and fishing excluded) were higher in all EU Member States. They increased the most in Croatia (by 14.2%), followed by Poland (by 13.9%) and Romania (by 13.6%). In the same comparison, the labour costs per hour worked in the EU increased by 4.6%, in the euro area by 4.0% and in Slovenia by 6.0%.
The table with the latest data is available in the SiStat Database.
In the 1st quarter of 2025, the labour costs per hour worked increased on average by 12.3% over the same quarter a year before (in the previous quarter they went up by 6.8% year-on-year). In the same period, earnings per hour worked increased by 12.4% and other labour costs per hour worked by 12.2%. The increase is the result of higher labour costs and fewer hours worked.
The labour costs per hour worked decreased only in agriculture, forestry and fishing (by 3.9%), and went up in all other sections of activities. They increased the most in human health and social work activities (by 19.3%), followed by public administration and defence, compulsory social security (by 15.3%) and education (by 13.8%), which is largely due to the introduction of a reformed public sector wage system.
In the 4th quarter 2024, the labour costs higher in all EU Member States
According to Eurostat data, compared to the same quarter of the previous year, in the 4th quarter of 2024 the labour costs per hour worked (agriculture, forestry and fishing excluded) were higher in all EU Member States. They increased the most in Croatia (by 14.2%), followed by Poland (by 13.9%) and Romania (by 13.6%). In the same comparison, the labour costs per hour worked in the EU increased by 4.6%, in the euro area by 4.0% and in Slovenia by 6.0%.
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.
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 by the end of 2026.
Additional explanations are available in the methodological explanations.
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 by the end of 2026.
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.
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