Slovenia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Slovenia at a Glance
Slovenia is home to 2.1 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $45,902, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 82.3 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 2.1 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 7.9 and a death rate of 10.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -2.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -4,680 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Slovenia is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $98 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $45,902 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.1% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.0% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 82.3 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $3,371 (2024), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.5% (1991), reflecting near-universal literacy. 90.8% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 99.6% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.