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Slovenia
Slovenia places highest on Coefficient of Human Inequality (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Ecological Footprint (bottom 8%).
Slovenia in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
2,118,396
people
since 1950
Land area
20,135
km²
since 1992
GDP per person
49,091
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
81.6
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.931
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
3.175
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Slovenia
Key facts about Slovenia
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Official languages
- Hungarian, Italian, Slovene
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- ISO code
- SVN · SI
- Domain · dialling
- .si · +386
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Slovenia’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
2ndof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
7thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
8thof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
11thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
13thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
12thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
18thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
18thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
33rdof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
38thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
39thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
42ndof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint39thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
51stof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
142ndof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
No standing — Slovenia holds too few of this subject’s key statistics to be placed on it.
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Slovenia’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Slovenia in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Slovenia stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Slovenia sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Slovenia does best24
In the top third of all countries measured. 24 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1st
Position · derived 169th of 169 · 1 = worst · 4.865 · 2023
world median 17.05 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2013
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 1st
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2023
world median 0.345 (better) · ▲ 6 pts since 2013
- 1st
Position · derived 58th of 58 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2023
world median 0.93 (better)
- 1st
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0.07 · 2023
world median 7.82 (better) · ▲ 15 pts since 2013
- 1stSocietal Poverty Ratetop 1%
Position · derived 60th of 60 · 1 = worst · 7 · 2023
world median 17.2 (better) · ▲ 9 pts since 2013
- 1st
Position · derived 104th of 104 · 1 = worst · 2.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 3rd
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 60 · 10.04 · 2023
world median 7.12 (better) · ▲ 10 pts since 2013
- 3rd
Position · derived 58th of 60 · 1 = worst · 20.63 · 2023
world median 26.18 (better)
- 3rdPalma Ratiotop 3%
Position · derived 58th of 60 · 1 = worst · 0.839 · 2023
world median 1.332 (better)
- 4th
Position · derived 197th of 200 · 1 = worst · 2.259 · 2024
world median 14.54 (better)
- 5thAcademic Freedom Indextop 2%
Position · derived 5th of 176 · 0.937 · 2025
world median 0.619 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2015
- 5thInfant Mortality Ratetop 2%
Position · derived 196th of 200 · 1 = worst · 1.836 · 2024
world median 12.26 (better)
- 6th
Position · derived 6th of 68 · 24.64 · 2022
world median 17.81 (better) · ▼ 5 pts since 2012
- 6th
- 7thProsperity Gaptop 10%
Position · derived 54th of 60 · 1 = worst · 0.63 · 2023
world median 1.754 (better) · ▲ 12 pts since 2013
- 7th
Position · derived 7th of 176 · 0.94 · 2025
world median 0.772 (better)
- 8th
Position · derived 120th of 127 · 1 = worst · 0.9 · 2023
world median 4.7 (better) · ▲ 4 pts since 2015
- 9th
Position · derived 9th of 139 · 98.75 · 2024
world median 72.83 (better) · ▲ 4 pts since 2014
- 9th
- 9thGender Development Indextop 5%
Position · derived 9th of 184 · 0.997 · 2023
world median 0.971 (better)
- 9thLabour Income Sharetop 4%
Position · derived 9th of 182 · 61.93 · 2025
world median 46.23 (better) · ▲ 6 pts since 2015
- 9th
Position · derived 9th of 188 · 91.09 · 2024
world median 69.3 (better)
Where Slovenia struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured.
- Ecological Footprintbottom 8%
Position · derived 11th of 126 · 1 = worst · 5.393 · 2025
world median 2.296 (worse) · ▼ 6 pts since 2015
- Crop Production Indexbottom 8%
Position · derived 179th of 195 · 81.75 · 2022
world median 106.23 (worse) · ▼ 10 pts since 2012
- Food Production Indexbottom 15%
Position · derived 166th of 195 · 94 · 2022
world median 106.08 (worse) · ▼ 37 pts since 2012
- GDP Growthbottom 16%
Position · derived 157th of 186 · 1.06 · 2025
world median 3.396 (worse) · ▼ 27 pts since 2015
- CO₂ Emissions per Capitabottom 25%
Position · derived 53rd of 210 · 1 = worst · 6.018 · 2024
world median 3.21 (worse)
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Slovenia can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
38th
of 141 · 1990
21st
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
36th
of 173 · 2012
41st
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
25th
of 79 · 1990
14th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
33rd
of 132 · 2022
35th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
10th
of 140 · 1995
9th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
39th
of 172 · 2020
36th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Slovenia has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Unemployment Rate+42 pts since 2015
- Adjusted Net Savings+19 pts since 2011
- Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)+19 pts since 2014
Losing ground
Where Slovenia has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Government Censorship of the Media-61 pts since 2015
- Livestock Production Index-45 pts since 2012
- Political Violence by Non-State Actors-39 pts since 2015
05In context
Slovenia and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Southern Europe
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 12Slovenia
- 22
Portugal - 27
Malta - =28
Spain - 31
Italy - 32
Croatia - 41
Greece - =48
Albania - =48
Serbia - =51
North Macedonia - 55
Montenegro - =63
Bosnia and Herzegovina - —
Andorranot placed - —
Gibraltarnot placed - —
Kosovonot placed - —
San Marinonot placed - —
Vatican Citynot placed
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Slovenia
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions27
Agriculture Orientation Index22nd of 132position · derived0.79Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
top 16% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Slovenia 0.79 · world median 0.305 (better)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indextop 14%0.796CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
top 14% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Slovenia 0.796 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings29th of 198position · derived85.06Civic space score (0–100)2025
top 14% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Slovenia 85.06 · world median 50.46 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)27th of 192rank0.607ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 14% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Slovenia 0.607 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 14%100Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 14% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Slovenia 100 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption58th of 211position · derived0.627Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 27% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Slovenia 0.627 · world median -0.197 (better)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index41st of 181rank58CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
top 23% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Slovenia 58 · world median 39 (better)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
General Government Consumption28th of 132position · derived21.23General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 21% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Slovenia 21.23 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index36th of 195rank62.71AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 18% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Slovenia 62.71 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness37th of 209position · derived1.104Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 17% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Slovenia 1.104 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Government Funding per Primary Student6th of 68position · derived24.64Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)2022
top 7% of 68 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)
Slovenia 24.64 · world median 17.81 (better)
Best in the world 34.57 (South Korea)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2012
GovTech Maturity Index32nd of 196position · derived0.882GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 16% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Slovenia 0.882 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
No real change since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index68th of 175position · derived0.763Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 38% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.763 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index47th of 176position · derived0.589Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 26% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.589 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory6th of 168rank86ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 3% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Slovenia 86 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2016
Political Corruption Index151st of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.078Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 14% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Slovenia 0.078 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment38th of 135position · derived22.7Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
top 28% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Slovenia 22.7 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill33rd of 168position · derived11.56Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
top 19% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Slovenia 11.56 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality49th of 209position · derived0.661Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 23% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Slovenia 0.661 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law44th of 211position · derived0.922Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 20% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Slovenia 0.922 · world median -0.102 (better)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators9th of 188position · derived91.09SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 4% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Slovenia 91.09 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
No real change since 2016
Trade Union Density33rd of 139position · derived26.9Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 23% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Slovenia 26.9 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index54th of 176position · derived0.692Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.692 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability32nd of 206position · derived1.096Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 15% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Slovenia 1.096 · world median -0.022 (better)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law21st of 190position · derived96.88WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 12% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Slovenia 96.88 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation35
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution9th of 139position · derived98.75Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 6% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Slovenia 98.75 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings48th of 118position · derived11.22Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
top 40% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Slovenia 11.22 · world median 8.389 (better)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)134th of 158position · derived1.634Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 15% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Slovenia 1.634 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Container Port Traffic64th of 103position · derived1,133,340Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
bottom 38% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Slovenia 1,133,340 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index179th of 195position · derived81.75Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 8% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Slovenia 81.75 · world median 106.23 (worse)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports58th of 170position · derived35.09Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 34% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Slovenia 35.09 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index9th of 145rank1.277ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
top 6% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Slovenia 1.277 · world median 0.131 (better)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
No real change since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)13th of 138position · derived78.64Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 9% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Slovenia 78.64 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit32nd of 179position · derived53.53Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 17% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Slovenia 53.53 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index166th of 195position · derived94Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 15% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Slovenia 94 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -37 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 48%2.068FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 48% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Slovenia 2.068 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth157th of 186position · derived1.06GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 16% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Slovenia 1.06 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -27 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)33rd of 185position · derived49,091GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 17% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Slovenia 49,091 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Gini Index58th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst24.68Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)2023
top 3% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)
Slovenia 24.68 · world median 33.72 (better)
Best in the world 23 (India)
No real change since 2013
Global Innovation Index35th of 139rank40.1GII score (0–100)2025
top 25% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Slovenia 40.1 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
No real change since 2022
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)76th of 131position · derived22.03Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
bottom 42% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Slovenia 22.03 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)49th of 146position · derived26.19Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 33% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Slovenia 26.19 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption106th of 131position · derived51.38Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 19% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Slovenia 51.38 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports46th of 119position · derived2.18ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
top 38% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Slovenia 2.18 · world median 0.975 (better)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports58th of 118position · derived7.506ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 49% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Slovenia 7.506 · world median 7.474 (better)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)20th of 138position · derived73.28Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 14% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Slovenia 73.28 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)53rd of 158position · derived28.34Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
top 33% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Slovenia 28.34 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
No real change since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index67th of 175rank77.87LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 40% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Slovenia 77.87 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
No real change since 2016
Livestock Production Index129th of 194position · derived101.54Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 34% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Slovenia 101.54 · world median 107.06 (worse)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -45 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index43rd of 139rank3.3LPI score (1–5)2023
top 33% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Slovenia 3.3 · world median 2.9 (better)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)24th of 132position · derived18.6Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 18% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Slovenia 18.6 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Palma Ratio58th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst0.839Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)2023
top 3% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)
Slovenia 0.839 · world median 1.332 (better)
Best in the world 0.771 (Slovakia)
No real change since 2013
Research and Development Spending18th of 84position · derived2.134Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
top 20% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Slovenia 2.134 · world median 0.814 (better)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2013
Researchers per Million Inhabitants18th of 145position · derived5,616Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 12% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Slovenia 5,616 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productsbottom 21%1.33Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
bottom 21% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Slovenia 1.33 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)145th of 180position · derived0.189Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
bottom 27% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Slovenia 0.189 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)15th of 138position · derived151.92Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
top 10% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Slovenia 151.92 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index11th of 99rank78.4Trilemma score (0–100)2023
top 10% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Slovenia 78.4 · world median 63.8 (better)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour19
Average Weekly Hours Worked151st of 182position · derived33.3Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 17% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Slovenia 33.3 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Agriculture137th of 182position · derived3.657Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Slovenia 3.657 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry12th of 182position · derived31.97Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
top 6% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Slovenia 31.97 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services80th of 182position · derived64.37Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 44% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Slovenia 64.37 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio107th of 182position · derived55.74Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
bottom 41% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Slovenia 55.74 · world median 57.72 (worse)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Fatal Occupational Injuriesbottom 45%2.2Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers2023
bottom 45% of 52 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers
Slovenia 2.2 · world median 2.005 (worse)
Best in the world 0.12 (Belgium)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Female Labour Force Participation Rate102nd of 182position · derived52.3Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 44% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Slovenia 52.3 · world median 53.36 (worse)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management48th of 86position · derived34.88Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
bottom 45% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Slovenia 34.88 · world median 35.86 (worse)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
▼ -35 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Female Top Manager53rd of 179position · derived23.38Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
top 29% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Slovenia 23.38 · world median 19.16 (better)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed32nd of 168position · derived102,992GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 19% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Slovenia 102,992 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Informal Employment Rate85th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst3.345Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
top 13% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Slovenia 3.345 · world median 36.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Labour Force Participation Rate122nd of 182position · derived57.56Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 33% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Slovenia 57.56 · world median 61.66 (worse)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked34th of 182position · derived59.89Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 18% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Slovenia 59.89 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
No real change since 2015
Self-Employment Rate143rd of 182position · derived13.96Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Slovenia 13.96 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Unemployment Rate137th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst3.175Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Slovenia 3.175 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▲ +42 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment140th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst10.61Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 23% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Slovenia 10.61 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training87th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst7.125Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
top 10% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Slovenia 7.125 · world median 14.31 (better)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate117th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst9.536Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
top 36% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Slovenia 9.536 · world median 12.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge16
Academic Freedom Index5th of 176position · derived0.937Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 2% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.937 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate18th of 172position · derived99.52Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
top 10% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Slovenia 99.52 · world median 93.99 (better)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling22nd of 195position · derived17.48Expected years of schooling2023
top 11% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Slovenia 17.48 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researchersbottom 43%35.94Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
bottom 43% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Slovenia 35.94 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores11th of 172position · derived520.81Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 6% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Slovenia 520.81 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2010
Learning Poverty105th of 125position · derived · 1 = worst7.21810-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
top 16% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Slovenia 7.218 · world median 34.02 (better)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School15th of 172position · derived11.37Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 8% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Slovenia 11.37 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling19th of 193position · derived12.95Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 9% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Slovenia 12.95 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
No real change since 2013
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarybottom 36%3.602Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
bottom 36% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Slovenia 3.602 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
PISA Mathematics Performance19th of 79position · derived484.53Mean mathematics score2022
top 23% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Slovenia 484.53 · world median 442.09 (better)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance33rd of 79position · derived468.54Mean reading score2022
top 41% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Slovenia 468.54 · world median 440.35 (better)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2012
PISA Science Performance14th of 79position · derived499.96Mean science score2022
top 17% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Slovenia 499.96 · world median 446.93 (better)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2012
Primary Completion Rate40th of 165position · derived99.51Primary completion rate (%)2025
top 24% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Slovenia 99.51 · world median 97.43 (better)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Upper Secondary Attainment21st of 95position · derived82.34Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
top 21% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Slovenia 82.34 · world median 65.76 (better)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Upper Secondary Completion Rate18th of 164position · derived93.2Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 11% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Slovenia 93.2 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratetop 19%99.7615–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
top 19% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Slovenia 99.76 · world median 98.22 (better)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing13
Dietary Energy Supply54th of 155position · derived3,237Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 34% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Slovenia 3,237 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2014
Gender Inequality Index14th of 172rank0.042GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 8% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Slovenia 0.042 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Global Violent Deaths194th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst0.47Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 7% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Slovenia 0.47 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
No real change since 2011
Human Capital Index14th of 172position · derived0.775HCI score (0–1)2020
top 8% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Slovenia 0.775 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index21st of 193rank0.931HDI score (0–1)2023
top 10% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Slovenia 0.931 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate196th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst1.836Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 2% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Slovenia 1.836 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 6547th of 222position · derived19.78Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 21% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Slovenia 19.78 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth39th of 222position · derived81.6Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 17% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Slovenia 81.6 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio182nd of 195position · derived · 1 = worst3.33Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 7% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Slovenia 3.33 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare72nd of 178position · derived3.09Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 39% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Slovenia 3.09 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity120th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst0.9Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 9% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Slovenia 0.9 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment104th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst2.5Population undernourished (%)2023
top 19% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Slovenia 2.5 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Under-Five Mortality Rate197th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst2.259Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 2% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Slovenia 2.259 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Development & Human Capital10
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Slovenia 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield22nd of 179position · derived6,287Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 12% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Slovenia 6,287 · world median 3,072 (better)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2013
Coefficient of Human Inequality169th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst4.865Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 1% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Slovenia 4.865 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index9th of 184position · derived0.997Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 5% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Slovenia 0.997 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index11th of 169position · derived0.885IHDI (0–1)2023
top 6% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Slovenia 0.885 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI12th of 156position · derived0.791PHDI (0–1)2023
top 7% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Slovenia 0.791 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 1% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Slovenia 0 · world median 0.345 (better)
Best in the world 0 (2 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day58th of 58position · derived · 1 = worst0Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 2% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 58 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Slovenia 0 · world median 0.93 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0.07Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 1% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Slovenia 0.07 · world median 7.82 (better)
Best in the world 0.07 (2 countries tied)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2013
Prosperity Gap54th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst0.63Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day2023
top 10% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day
Slovenia 0.63 · world median 1.754 (better)
Best in the world 0.406 (Luxembourg)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions139th of 193position · derived1,981Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 30% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Slovenia 1,981 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land93rd of 121position · derived0.664Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
bottom 23% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Slovenia 0.664 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land124th of 209position · derived30.36Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 41% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Slovenia 30.36 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person125th of 206position · derived0.084Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 40% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Slovenia 0.084 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity141st of 193position · derived · 1 = worst230.49Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 27% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Slovenia 230.49 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)21st of 190rank0.344ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 11% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Slovenia 0.344 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita53rd of 210position · derived · 1 = worst6.018Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 25% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Slovenia 6.018 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
No real change since 2014
Ecological Footprint11th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst5.393Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 8% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Slovenia 5.393 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 48%2.671Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 48% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Slovenia 2.671 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare31st of 188position · derived221.03Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 16% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Slovenia 221.03 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
No real change since 2013
Forest Area26th of 210position · derived61.17Forest area (% of land area)2023
top 12% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Slovenia 61.17 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster147th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst20New displacements by disaster (people)2024
top 8% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Slovenia 20 · world median 4,750 (better)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2018
Land Under Cereal Production135th of 179position · derived106,070Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 25% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Slovenia 106,070 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density80th of 188position · derived0.62Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 43% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Slovenia 0.62 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation44th of 190position · derived76.07Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 22% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Slovenia 76.07 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index23rd of 190rank63.16ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 12% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Slovenia 63.16 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area22nd of 150position · derived9.29Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
top 14% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Slovenia 9.29 · world median 0.725 (better)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita51st of 181position · derived8,840Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 28% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Slovenia 8,840 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation79th of 190position · derived41.12Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 41% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Slovenia 41.12 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress108th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst6.41Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 39% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Slovenia 6.41 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector167th of 171position · derived0.411Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 3% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Slovenia 0.411 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 46%7.671Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 46% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Slovenia 7.671 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index149th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst2.22WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 23% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Slovenia 2.22 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 23%106.3Male births per 100 female births2023
top 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Slovenia 106.3 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index101st of 140position · derived · 1 = worst17.6SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
top 28% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Slovenia 17.6 · world median 25.2 (better)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index7th of 176position · derived0.94Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 3% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.94 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index42nd of 176position · derived0.612Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 23% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.612 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index39th of 176position · derived0.604Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.604 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index89th of 176position · derived0.691Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 50% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.691 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media129th of 176position · derived-0.55Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Slovenia -0.55 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▼ -61 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns20th of 176position · derived1.874Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
top 11% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Slovenia 1.874 · world median 1.023 (better)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Slovenia 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index39th of 176position · derived0.506Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Slovenia 0.506 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index16th of 176position · derived0.973Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 9% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Slovenia 0.973 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Slovenia 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index70th of 149rank · 1 = worst107.43GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 47% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Slovenia 107.43 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
No real change since 2013
INFORM Risk Index148th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst2.5INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 21% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Slovenia 2.5 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence55th of 211position · derived0.877Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 26% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Slovenia 0.877 · world median 0.171 (better)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors99th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-0.912Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
top 42% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Slovenia -0.912 · world median -0.661 (better)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 11%12Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 11% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Slovenia 12 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumbottom 41%722Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
bottom 41% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Slovenia 722 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 49%12,513Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 49% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Slovenia 12,513 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs70th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst5.535Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 40% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Slovenia 5.535 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 45%36.9Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 45% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Slovenia 36.9 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratetop 26%2.52Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 26% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Slovenia 2.52 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality3
Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person14th of 60position · derived49.24Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day2023
top 22% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day
Slovenia 49.24 · world median 22.76 (better)
Best in the world 89.49 (Luxembourg)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 17%12.7Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 17% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Slovenia 12.7 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Societal Poverty Rate60th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst7Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 1% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)
Slovenia 7 · world median 17.2 (better)
Best in the world 7 (Slovenia)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Energy3
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 5%-14.42Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 5% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Slovenia -14.42 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationtop 4%34.95Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
top 4% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Slovenia 34.95 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 22%110.03Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 22% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Slovenia 110.03 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership45th of 140position · derived94.7Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 32% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Slovenia 94.7 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership44th of 140position · derived85.4Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 31% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Slovenia 85.4 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratebottom 14%8.451Births per 1,000 population2023
bottom 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Slovenia 8.451 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratetop 18%10.19Deaths per 1,000 population2023
top 18% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Slovenia 10.19 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationtop 9%43.89Median age (years)2023
top 9% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Slovenia 43.89 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overtop 8%21.33Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
top 8% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Slovenia 21.33 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitytop 46%105.19People per square kilometre of land2023
top 46% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Slovenia 105.19 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratebottom 26%0.078Population growth (% per year)2023
bottom 26% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Slovenia 0.078 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15bottom 13%14.93Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
bottom 13% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Slovenia 14.93 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 28%100.86Males per 100 females2023
top 28% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Slovenia 100.86 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +28 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 43%56.89People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Slovenia 56.89 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▲ +32 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratebottom 35%1.576Live births per woman2023
bottom 35% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Slovenia 1.576 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Slovenia. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2012
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Child Marriage
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Cost of Sending Remittances
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
- Debt Service on External Debt
- Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months
- External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Global Multidimensional Poverty Index
- Global Report on Food Crises
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2024
- Government Spending on Education · last seen 2022
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary · last seen 2023
- INFORM Severity Index
- Net Official Development Assistance Received · last seen 2002
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary · last seen 2023
- Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · last seen 2023
- RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Score
- RISE Renewable Energy Policy Score
- School Life Expectancy · last seen 2023
- Secondary School Enrolment · last seen 2023
- Short-Term Share of External Debt
- Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five
- Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · last seen 2023
- Violent Discipline of Children
- Working Poverty Rate
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Slovenia: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/slovenia