In II quarter 2026, average gross hourly earnings in the whole economy (individual enterprises excluded) totalled EUR 16.04 and, against I quarter 2026 increased by 1.7 per cent.

In September 2026 the minimum monthly wage is EUR 1153, the minimum hourly pay – EUR 7.05.

It is forecasted that in II quarter of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, the sales revenue of non-financial enterprises increased by 2, the cost of sales – 2.4, gross profit (loss) – 3.4 per cent, while general and administrative expenses decreased by 4.4 per cent.

The consumer confidence indicator stood at 3 in August 2026 and, compared with July, increased by 2 percentage point.

In August 2026, the economic sentiment indicator decreased by 0.1 per cent.