COUNTRY PROFILESlovenia
Slovenia's population is 2,130,986 (2025) — the 148th-largest in the world and the 32nd-largest in Europe, growing by about 3,586 people a year.
2,132,986
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing2,130,986 (World Bank, 2025) + +3,586/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Slovenia Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
2,130,986
World rank
#148
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
105.8 / km²
20,135 km² land area
GDP / capita
$37,376
#85 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 3861 people on Earth lives in Slovenia
Slovenia's Population Growth
Yes — Slovenia's population rose by 3,586 people (+0.17%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
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Slovenia Demographics
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Population density2025
105.8 people / km²
20,135 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
45.7 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
82.3 years
M 79.7 · F 85
Average height2019
181.0 cm (male)
female 167.2 cm
Homicide rate2023
0.6 per 100,000
#19 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
12.6 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
56.0 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.5 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+2,711 people
positive in latest year
Slovenia in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population2,130,986 people
#148 / 217
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GDP$79.6B
#85 / 186
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Life expectancy82.3 years
#32 / 217
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Average height181 cm (male)
#10 / 200
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Cleanest air12.56 µg/m³ PM2.5
#63 / 200
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Safest countries0.6 homicides / 100k
#19 / 196
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Most dangerous0.6 homicides / 100k
#181 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 1,071,780Female — 1,059,206
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Slovenia Located?
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language(s)
- Slovenian, SH
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Continent
- 43 countries in Europe →
- Land area
- 20,135 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 20,273 km²
- Borders
- 4 countries
Hungary
Italy
Croatia
AustriaSloveniaVSExplore Slovenia in Every Ranking
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Slovenia?
Slovenia's population is 2,130,986 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #148 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Slovenia?
2,130,986 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Slovenia's population density?
105.8 people per km², based on a land area of 20,135 km².
What is Slovenia ranked in population worldwide?
#148 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Slovenia?
82.3 years on average (2024) — 79.7 for men, 85.0 for women.
What is Slovenia's GDP?
$79.6B, ranking #85 of 186 economies we track — $37,376 per capita.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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