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Slovenia population overview
Slovenia is the 32nd most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 2,116,787 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.1% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 8 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 16,934 births (8 per 1,000 people) and 22,226 deaths (10.5 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 2,540 people. The infant mortality rate is 1.3 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 1,584,720 in 1960 to 2,130,986 in 2025 — a change of +34.5%, or +0.5% per year on average. It peaked at 2,130,986 in 2025 and has declined 0.8% since.
Demographically, the median age is 45 years; life expectancy at birth is 82.1 years; women have on average 1.5 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 14.5% of residents are under 15 and 22.2% are 65 or older (2025); 56% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Ljubljana. Slovenia covers 20,480 km², giving a population density of about 103 people per km². GDP was $79.65B in 2025 — about $37,376 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Slovenia population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 2,114,592 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 2,116,787 |
| World rank | #149 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #32 of 50 |
| Share of world population | 0.026% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 16,934 |
| Deaths per year est. | 22,226 |
| Net migration per year est. | +2,540 |
| Birth rate | 8 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 10.5 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 1.3 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 101.4 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 45 years |
| Life expectancy | 82.1 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.5 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 56% |
| Surface area 2023 | 20,480 km² |
| Population density | 103 per km² |
| Capital | Ljubljana |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $79.65B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $37,376 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Slovenia population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 2,114,592 | – | – |
| 2025 | 2,130,986 | +3,586 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 2,127,400 | +6,939 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 2,120,461 | +8,385 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,112,076 | +3,997 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 2,108,079 | +5,660 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 2,102,419 | +38,888 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 2,063,531 | +14,948 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,048,583 | +48,109 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 2,000,474 | +11,549 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 1,988,925 | -947 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1,989,872 | -8,289 | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 1,998,161 | +56,520 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 1,941,641 | +40,326 | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 1,901,315 | +107,734 | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 1,793,581 | +68,690 | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 1,724,891 | +75,731 | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 1,649,160 | +64,440 | +0.8% |
| 1960 | 1,584,720 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Slovenia
Population over time
- From 1,584,720 in 1960 to 2,114,592 today — up 33.4%.
- Population peaked at 2,130,986 in 2025 and is down 0.8% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.3% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 82.3 years (2024), up 13.3 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.5 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 7.9 births vs 10.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 2.2 per 1,000 a year.
Age structure
- 14.5% of the population is under 15 and 22.2% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 7.6% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 13.33 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 18.9 Mt in 2008 — down 29.4% since.
- Per person: 6.27 t in 2024, vs 5.62 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 3,025.3 kg of oil equivalent per person (2024), up 5.9% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 23.4% of final energy in 2021 (+11.1 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 61.2% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 59.4% to 61.2% since 1992 — roughly 357 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 56% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 28.2% in 1960 (+27.7 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1984.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 4.4% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 8,840 m³ in 2022, down 5.5% since 1992.
Economy
- GDP: $79.65B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 86.5% since 2015.
- That works out to $37,376 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 3.2% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 2.4% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 90.8% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 130.9 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slovenia in 2026?
As of October 2026, Slovenia has an estimated population of 2,114,592. The United Nations estimated 2,116,787 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Slovenia growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.1% per year — roughly 8 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 16,934 births and 22,226 deaths, with net migration of +2,540.
What is the population density of Slovenia?
About 103 people per square kilometre: 2,114,592 people living on 20,480 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Slovenia?
The median age is 45 years, and life expectancy at birth is 82.1 years. 14.5% of the population is under 15 and 22.2% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Slovenia rank by population?
Slovenia is the 149th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 32nd in Europe, with 0.026% of the global population.
How has the population of Slovenia changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 1,584,720; by 2025 it had grown to 2,130,986 (+34.5%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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LatviaSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (-0.1%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.