What is the population of Slovenia in 2026?
Slovenia has a population of 2,130,986 people (2025 estimate), which is 149th in the world and about 0.03% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Slovenia
Population 2025
2,130,986
0.03% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.17%
+3,580 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
105/km²
20,135 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
44.7 years
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Slovenia
With a population of 2,130,986, Slovenia ranks 147th globally and covers 20,135 km² across central Europe, bordering Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Croatia. The country gained independence in 1991 and operates as a democratic republic using the Euro currency. A median age of 44.7 years and life expectancy of 82.3 years reflect an aging population with relatively modest annual growth of 0.2%.
The capital, Ljubljana, anchors a nation where 56% of residents live in urban areas. At 105 people per km², population density is moderate for the region. A fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman and GDP per capita of $37,376 place Slovenia among Europe's economically developed countries. Slovene is the official language.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- SI · SVN
- Demonym
- Slovene
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Government
- Democratic republic
- State inception
- 1991
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +386
- Internet TLD
- .si
- Land neighbours
- 4
Languages
- Slovene
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 14.7%
- Age 15–64
- 63.5%
- Age 65+
- 21.8%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 84 | 491 |
| 95-99 | 869 | 3,493 |
| 90-94 | 4,398 | 12,255 |
| 85-89 | 12,270 | 24,048 |
| 80-84 | 24,035 | 36,990 |
| 75-79 | 36,069 | 46,050 |
| 70-74 | 58,111 | 64,778 |
| 65-69 | 66,981 | 70,368 |
| 60-64 | 72,499 | 72,978 |
| 55-59 | 76,900 | 74,822 |
| 50-54 | 77,444 | 71,414 |
| 45-49 | 85,120 | 76,123 |
| 40-44 | 83,510 | 73,980 |
| 35-39 | 75,882 | 66,972 |
| 30-34 | 65,352 | 56,553 |
| 25-29 | 59,727 | 51,408 |
| 20-24 | 51,211 | 47,919 |
| 15-19 | 53,989 | 51,840 |
| 10-14 | 58,031 | 55,254 |
| 5-9 | 53,763 | 50,934 |
| 0-4 | 48,317 | 45,466 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,446,358 |
| 1960 | 1,605,074 |
| 1970 | 1,739,861 |
| 1980 | 1,903,069 |
| 1990 | 1,998,007 |
| 2000 | 1,986,816 |
| 2010 | 2,044,612 |
| 2020 | 2,102,419 |
| 2030 | 2,098,956 |
| 2040 | 2,046,764 |
| 2050 | 1,981,553 |
| 2060 | 1,890,545 |
| 2070 | 1,796,292 |
| 2080 | 1,723,704 |
| 2090 | 1,674,271 |
| 2100 | 1,632,031 |
How Slovenia Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Slovenia | 2.13M |
Countries Bordering Slovenia
4 land borders.
Slovenia Population FAQ
Is the population of Slovenia growing or shrinking?
Slovenia's population is growing at +0.17% per year, a change of roughly 3,580 people annually.
What is the capital of Slovenia?
The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.
How densely populated is Slovenia?
Slovenia has 105/km² across 20,135 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Slovenia?
Life expectancy at birth in Slovenia is 82.3 years (2024).
What is the median age in Slovenia?
The median age in Slovenia is 44.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Slovenia in?
Slovenia is in Europe.