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Living in Slovenia

Among the 116 countries we cover, Slovenia stands out most for safety and economy. Its weakest dimension is affordability.

Capital
Ljubljana
Population
2.1M (2025)
World Bank income group
High income

Key figures

Price level (US = 100)
63Lower means cheaper than the US · 2025
Life expectancy (years)
82.3At birth · 2024
Homicides per 100,000 people
0.6Per 100,000 people per year · 2023
People using the internet
90.8%Share of the population · 2024

Scores by dimension

0–100, relative to the 116 countries we cover (100 = best in our set).

Affordability
32 / 100
Safety
82 / 100
Healthcare
78 / 100
Governance
63 / 100
Civil freedoms
79 / 100
Digital access
87 / 100
Economy
88 / 100
  • Affordability#81 of 116
  • Safety#14 of 116
  • Healthcare#30 of 116
  • Governance#34 of 116
  • Civil freedoms#28 of 116
  • Digital access#45 of 116
  • Economy#21 of 116

The underlying data

Indicators for Slovenia, with the year each value refers to
IndicatorValueYear
Price level (US = 100)WDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.CD / NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD632025
GDP per personWDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.CDUS$37,3762025
GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP)WDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CDInt$59,2452025
Unemployment rateWDI · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS3.2%2025
Inflation (consumer prices)WDI · FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG2.4%2025
Life expectancy (years)WDI · SP.DYN.LE00.IN82.32024
Doctors per 1,000 peopleWDI · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS3.42022
Health spending per personWDI · SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CDUS$3,3712024
Homicides per 100,000 peopleWDI · VC.IHR.PSRC.P50.62023
People using the internetWDI · IT.NET.USER.ZS90.8%2024
Political stability (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_PV.SC812025
Rule of law (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_RL.SC742025
Government effectiveness (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_GE.SC752025
Control of corruption (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_CC.SC612025
Voice and accountability (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_VA.SC782025
PopulationWDI · SP.POP.TOTL2.1M2025

Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators (updated July 13, 2026) and Worldwide Governance Indicators (updated September 25, 2026), CC BY 4.0. We show the most recent year available for each figure. How we score

Slovenia: common questions

Is Slovenia expensive to live in?

The World Bank price level for Slovenia is 63 (US = 100) in 2025, which places it #81 of 116 countries for affordability in our data. This is a national average. Big cities, housing and imported goods can cost much more.

How safe is Slovenia?

Slovenia recorded 0.6 intentional homicides per 100,000 people (2023). Its World Bank political stability score is 81 out of 100 (2025). National figures hide local differences, so check your government's current travel advice for specific areas.

What is healthcare like in Slovenia?

Life expectancy at birth in Slovenia is 82.3 years (2024). There are 3.4 doctors per 1,000 people (2022). Access for foreign residents depends on your visa, residency status and insurance, so confirm what coverage you'd be entitled to.

Do I need a visa to move to Slovenia?

It depends on your citizenship, purpose and length of stay, and the rules change often. We don't give visa advice. Check the official immigration authority or embassy of Slovenia for the current requirements.