Curated stat
Forests cover about 58% of Slovenia, making it one of Europe's most forested countries.
Data as of May 5, 2026
Slovenia
EuropeLand of Contrasts
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Expect the unexpected when it comes to Slovenia. #19 in beer consumption but near the bottom in fertility rate. Discover more about this complex place.
46.1, 14.8 - Europe
Area
20K km²
Pop.
2.10M
Stats
193
Reality brief
Slovenia is a country in Europe with a population of 2.10M and an area of 20,273 km². Life expectancy is 82.0 years.
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
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Life Satisfaction
7.7 pts#7globally
Average self-reported life satisfaction on a 0-10 scale, from OECD How's Life / Well-Being.
Human Development Index
0.93#21globally
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Life Expectancy
82.0 years#32globally
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
University Enrollment Rate
80.08%#26globally
Total university and college enrollment as a percentage of the typical college-age population.
GDP Per Capita
$48,495.89#37globally
GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power in constant 2017 international dollars, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Slovenia
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Identity
Name origin: the country's name means "Land of the Slavs" in Slovene.
CIA 2026
Geography
Size snapshot: slightly smaller than New Jersey.
CIA 2026
Cities
Cities in Slovenia
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Protected Land (%)
40.5%#11globallyTop stat
The percentage of land area designated as protected natural reserves or parks.
Suicide Rate
18.85 per 100k#13globallyTop stat
Suicide mortality rate per 100,000 people, from World Bank Open Data.
Elderly Population (%)
21.77%#18globallyTop stat
Share of the population ages 65 and older, from World Bank Open Data.
Beer Consumption
4.0 L/person/yr#19globallyTop stat
Liters of beer consumed per person per year, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Safety at Night
87.5% feeling safe at night#5globallyTop stat
Share of people who feel safe walking alone at night, from OECD How's Life / Well-Being.
Reality checks
Did You Know?
The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Only ranks #156 in air passengers
#1561.9KAir Passengers
Total passengers carried by airlines registered in that country, regardless of where flights originated or ended.
Keeps child mortality unusually low
#1922.2 per 1k birthsChild Mortality
Deaths before age 5 per 1,000 live births, from World Bank Open Data.
Keeps inequality (gini) unusually low
#10624.7Inequality (Gini)
A measure of income inequality where 0 means everyone earns the same and 100 means one person has everything.
Only ranks #212 in birth rate
#2127.5 per 1kBirth Rate
The number of babies born per 1,000 people each year.
Only ranks #195 in teen birth rate
#1953.5 per 1kTeen Birth Rate
The number of births per 1,000 women aged 15-19.
Compared with the region
How Slovenia Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Slovenia
Europe avg
World avg
GDP per Capita
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
- Country
- $56,502.04
- Region avg
- $57,483.02
- World avg
- $31,844.55
Slovenia$56,502.04
Europe$57,483.02
World$31,844.55
+77% above worldWB 2023
Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
- Country
- 82.0 years
- Region avg
- 80.0 years
- World avg
- 73.7 years
Slovenia82.0 years
Europe80.0 years
World73.7 years
+11% above worldWB 2023
Human Development Index
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
- Country
- 0.93
- Region avg
- 0.89
- World avg
- 0.74
Slovenia0.93
Europe0.89
World0.74
+26% above worldOWID 2023
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 90.76%
- Region avg
- 90.13%
- World avg
- 70.29%
Slovenia90.76%
Europe90.13%
World70.29%
+29% above worldWB 2023
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About Slovenia
Country briefing
The Slovene lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the latter's dissolution at the end of World War I.
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The Slovene lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the latter's dissolution at the end of World War I. In 1918, Slovenia became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, which was renamed Yugoslavia in 1929. After World War II, Slovenia joined Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia as one of the constituent republics in the new Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). In 1990, Slovenia held its first multiparty elections, as well as a referendum on independence. Serbia responded with an economic blockade and military action, but after a short 10-day war, Slovenia declared independence in 1991. Slovenia acceded to both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004; it joined the euro zone and the Schengen Area in 2007.
Geography & Climate6 facts
- Location
- south Central Europe, Julian Alps between Austria and Croatia
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate on the coast, continental climate with mild to hot summers and cold winters in the plateaus and valleys to the east
- Terrain
- a short southwestern coastal strip of Karst topography on the Adriatic; an alpine mountain region lies adjacent to Italy and Austria in the north; mixed mountains and valleys with numerous rivers to the east
- Natural Resources
- lignite, lead, zinc, building stone, hydropower, forests
- Natural Hazards
- flooding; earthquakes
- Size Comparison
- slightly smaller than New Jersey
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- Slovene (official) 87.7%, Croatian 2.8%, Serbo-Croatian 1.8%, Bosnian 1.6%, Serbian 1.6%, Hungarian 0.4% (official, only in municipalities where Hungarian nationals reside), Italian 0.2% (official, only in municipalities where Italian nationals reside), other or unspecified 3.9% (2002 est.)
- Religions
- Catholic 69%, Orthodox 4%, Muslim 3%, Christian 1%, other 3%, atheist 14%, non-believer/agnostic 4%, refused to answer 2% (2019 est.)
- Ethnic Groups
- Slovene 83.1%, Serb 2%, Croat 1.8%, Bosniak 1.1%, other or unspecified 12% (2002 est.)
- Major Cities
- 286,000 LJUBLJANA (capital) (2018)
Government & History10 facts
- Government Type
- parliamentary republic
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Capital Coordinates
- 46 03 N, 14 31 E
- Capital Timezone
- UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Official Name
- Republic of Slovenia
- Name Origin
- the country's name means "Land of the Slavs" in Slovene; the origin of the Slav name is unclear, although early forms were used in Medieval Latin (Sclavus) and Byzantine Greek (Sklabos)
- Independence
- 25 June 1991 (from Yugoslavia)
- National Symbols
- Mount Triglav
- National Anthem
- "Zdravljica" (A Toast)
- UNESCO Heritage
- 5 (3 cultural, 2 natural)
Economy & Trade7 facts
- Overview
- high-income EU and eurozone economy; high per-capita income and low inequality; key exports in automotive and pharmaceuticals; tight labor market with low unemployment; growth supported by private consumption and public investment, with risks from tight labor market and trade conditions; narrowing fiscal deficit and declining public debt
- Industries
- ferrous metallurgy and aluminum products, lead and zinc smelting; electronics (including military electronics), trucks, automobiles, electric power equipment, wood products, textiles, chemicals, machine tools
- Agricultural Products
- milk, maize, wheat, barley, grapes, chicken, potatoes, beef, apples, pork (2023)
- Export Partners
- Switzerland 22%, Germany 12%, Italy 10%, Croatia 8%, Austria 6% (2023)
- Export Commodities
- packaged medicine, cars, refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, plastic products (2023)
- Import Partners
- Switzerland 17%, China 15%, Germany 11%, Italy 9%, Austria 6% (2023)
- Import Commodities
- nitrogen compounds, packaged medicine, refined petroleum, cars, vaccines (2023)
Infrastructure & Defense4 facts
- Military Forces
- Slovenian Armed Forces (Slovenska Vojska, SV): structured as a combined force with air, land, maritime, and special operations components Ministry of Interior: National Police (2025)
- Military Service
- 18-30 years of age for voluntary military service for men and women; recruits sign up for 3-, 5-, or 10-year service contracts; no conscription (2026)
- Energy Mix
- fossil fuels: 24.6% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); nuclear: 35.2% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); solar: 6.7% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); hydroelectricity: 31.5% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); biomass and waste: 2% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
- Broadcast Media
- public TV broadcaster, Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTV), operates a system of national and regional TV stations; 35 commercial TV stations; about 60% of households connected to multi-channel cable TV; public radio broadcaster with 3 national and 4 regional stations; more than 75 regional and local commercial and non-commercial radio stations
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
Data vault
Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Society & Equality6 statsBest: #5
Energy2 statsBest: #9
Nuclear Electricity Share
36.8%#9
Electric Generating Capacity
4.74M kW#92
Environment9 statsBest: #11
Protected Land (%)
Forest Coverage (%)
Renewable Energy (%)
CO2 Per Capita
Total CO2 Emissions
Electricity Access (%)
Forest Area
Air Pollution (PM2.5)
Irrigated Land
50 km²#150
Health & Survival9 statsBest: #13
Suicide Rate
Life Expectancy
Health Spending (% GDP)
Doctors (per 1,000)
Hospital Beds (per 1,000)
Smoking Rate
Obesity Rate
Child Mortality
Infant Mortality
Wealth & Economy13 statsBest: #17
GDP Per Capita
GDP Per Capita (PPP)
Government Debt (% GDP)
GDP (Nominal)
Employment Rate (%)
High-Tech Exports (%)
FDI Inflows (% GDP)
Long-Term Unemployment
Gender Pay Gap (%)
Youth Unemployment Rate
GDP Growth Rate
Unemployment Rate
Inflation Rate
Education & Future7 statsBest: #17
Demographics12 statsBest: #18
Elderly Population (%)
Median Age
Death Rate
Dependency Ratio
Population Density
Urban Population (%)
Population
Land Area
Fertility Rate
Youth Population (%)
Teen Birth Rate
Birth Rate
Lifestyle5 statsBest: #19
Technology3 statsBest: #58
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #79
Highest Elevation
2.9K m#79
Land Border Length
1.2K km#116
Lowest Elevation
0 m#174
Coastline Length
46.6 km#180
Infrastructure3 statsBest: #86
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Slovenia
#7 in Life Satisfaction
Average self-reported life satisfaction on a 0-10 scale, from OECD How's Life / Well-Being.
Top 5% globally
7.7 pts
Frequently Asked Questions about Slovenia
What is the population of Slovenia?
Slovenia has a population of 2.10M, ranking #150 globally by population.
What continent is Slovenia in?
Slovenia is located in Europe. It has an area of 20,273 km².
What is the life expectancy in Slovenia?
Life expectancy in Slovenia is 82.0 years, ranking #32 globally.
What is the GDP per capita of Slovenia?
Slovenia's GDP per capita (PPP) is $56,502.04, ranking #39 globally.
What is Slovenia known for in global statistics?
Slovenia ranks particularly high in Life Satisfaction (#7), Human Development Index (#21), Life Expectancy (#32).
What is Slovenia's Human Development Index?
Slovenia has an HDI of 0.931, ranking #21 globally. The HDI combines life expectancy, education, and income indicators.
How densely populated is Slovenia?
Slovenia has a population density of 105.3 people per km², ranking #99 globally.