Slovenia in Numbers

View of Lake Bled, in the middle of the lake is Bled Island.

Level of self-sufficiency

Level of self-sufficiency in Slovenia in 2020 was highest in eggs (95%), the lowest in fruit (36%). Source: SURS

Slovenian farmers produced in 2020 more cereals for grain, ... than in the previous year.

In 2020, Slovenian farmers produced 17 % more cereals for grain, 35 % more potatoes and 19 % more dry fodder than in the previous year. Source: SURS. — Slovenian farmers produced in 2020 more cereals for grain, .... than in the previous year. | Author Irena Kogoj, Ukom

The oldest vine in the world grows in Maribor

The oldest vine in the world grows in Maribor, it's more than 400 years old. Source: SURS

The oldest vine in Maribor. — The oldest vine in the world grows in Maribor. Source: SURS | Author Irena Kogoj/UKOM

The largest number of underground caves in the world

Slovenia has, given its size the largest number of caves in the world. Source: SURS.

Avseniki

Avsenik's composition Na golici is the most frequently played instrumental composition of the 20th century.

Lipica - the oldest European stud farm

Lipica is the oldest European stud farm, Lipizzaners have been bred since 1580. Source: SURS

Use of the internet

In Slovenia use internet 56 % of the population over 65 years of age. Source: SURS.

Slovenian Railways

In 2020, 8.2 million passengers were transported by rail in Slovenia. Source: SURS

33% of electricity was produced from renewable sources in Slovenia

In 2020, 33% of electricity was produced from renewable sources in Slovenia. Source: SURS

Length of highways in Slovenia

Length of highways in Slovenia, in 1991 146,6 km, in 2021 616,1 km. Source: SURS.

Average age of mothers

Average age of mothers at the birth of the first child: in 1991 24, 1 years, in 2020 29,6 years. Source: SURS.

Coverage with the fields

The fields cover 9% of the surface of Slovenia. Source: SURS

Germany has been 30 years most important trading partner

In all the years since 1991, Germany has been Slovenia's most important trading partner. Source: SURS.

Vegetables

In 2020 it was growing vegetables in its garden for their own use almost 60 % of homeholds in Slovenia. Source: SURS.

Higher education between 26 and 29 years of age

achieved at least higher education among young people between 26 and 29 years of age, in 1991 14,1 %, in 2020 39,9%. Source: SURS

Number of young people (15 - 29 years)

Number of young people (15 - 29 years) in 1991 429.800, in 2021 310.600. Source: SURS.

Number of first graders

Number of first graders in 1991 26,316; in 2021 21,123. Source: SURS

7.5 years older in 2021

From 1991 to 2021 the average age of the inhabitant of Slovenia increased by 7,5 years. Source: SURS

Slovenia hides the word love in its name

Slovenia is the only country that hides the word love in its name. Source: SURS.

Olimpic Games Tokyo 2021

Slovenia won 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal on the Olimpic Games in Tokyo.

Source: SURS.

Until the Olympic Games in Tokyo 7 gold, 13 silver and 20 bronze medals since 1991

Until the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Slovenians have won 7 gold, 13 silver and 20 bronze medals since 1991.

Source: SURS

The number of men exceeded the number of women

In 2019, the number of men in Slovenia exceeded the number of women for the first time.

Source: Statistical office RS

Number of book titles published in Slovenia

in 1991 2,459
in 2021 4,010

Source: SURS

Born in 1991

There were 24,111 inhabitants of Slovenia born in 1991.

Source: SURS

Average size of dwelling

Average size of dwelling in Slovenia has increased by 14m² since 1991.

Source: SURS

Names

There are 59,309 different names among residents of Slovenia.

Source: SURS

Cherry trees

The number of cherry trees in Slovenia has increased by 16x from 1991 to 2020.

Source: SURS

Students enrolled in primary school

1991/92 222.000
2020/21 193.000

Source: SURS

Tractors

Tractors in Slovenia:

in 1994 40.500
in 2019 115.600

Source: SURS

Bees

To date, 564 bee species have been found in Slovenia.

Source: worldbeeday.org

Inhabitants

Slovenia exceeded 2 million inhabitants for the first time in 2005.

Source: SURS

Vegetables and fruit

In 2019, the resident of Slovenia ate an average of 118 kg of vegetables and 128 kg of fruit.

Source: SURS

Marriages

Marriages in Slovenia:

in 1991 8,173
in 2019 6,672

Source: SURS

Settlements

There are 17 settlements in Slovenia with only one inhabitant.

Source: SURS

The most populated city

Piran is the most populated city in Slovenia, with 5,360 inhabitants per km².

Source: SURS

Recycled waste

Amount of recycled municipal waste in Slovenia is increasing every day.

Source: SURS

Water

All across Slovenia the water is delicious and safe to drink.

Source: SURS

Protected territory

1/10 of Slovenia's territory is protected under nature conservation laws.

Source: SURS

Inhabitants per square kilometer

On average, there are 104 inhabitants per square kilometer in Slovenia.

Source: SURS

Beekeepers in Slovenia

Slovenia has as many as 5 beekeepers per every 1,000 people.

Source: SURS

Forests in Slovenia

Slovenia is the third most forested country in Europe after Finland and Sweden.

Source: SURS

Statistical regions and municipalities

Slovenia is divided into 12 statistical regions and 212 municipalities.

Source: SURS

The most common name in Slovenia

The most common name in Slovenia is Marija, owned by 51,659 (female) residents.

Source: SURS

Children in kindergartens

82.7% of all preschool children are enrolled in kindergartens.

Source: SURS

Number of centenarians in Slovenia

in 1991 26
in 2020 252

Source: SURS

Women in Slovenia

1,045,000 women live in Slovenia and account for 49.8% of total population.

Source: SURS

Theatre performances

!/3 of all cultural events in Slovenia are theatre performances.

Source: SURS

Visiting libraries

38% of Slovenians visit the library at least once a mounth.

Source: SURS

Older population

20% of the population of Slovenia is over 65 years of age.

Source: SURS

Life satisfaction

75% of the population of Slovenia is generally satisfied with their lives.

Source: SURS

Number of births

in 1991 21,583
in 2020 18,363

Source: SURS

Time of work needed to buy 1 kg of flour

in 1991 16 minutes
in 2019 6 minutes

Source: SURS

Number of tourists who visited Slovenia

in 1991 1,4 mio
in 2019 6,2 mio

Source: SURS

The Slovene Cultural Holiday

8 February, Prešeren Day, has been a work-free day since 1991.

Source: SURS

Households with dishwasher

in 1990 10 %
in 2018 62 %

Source: SURS

Households with color TV

in 1990 72 %
in 2018 96 %

Source: SURS

Households with a personal computer

in 1993 14 %
in 2018 76 %

Source: SURS

The most common names among boys and girls

born in 1991 Rok and Maja
born in 2019 Luka and Zala

Source: SURS

Time needed to buy 1 l of oil

in 1991 46 minutes
in 2019 13 minutes

Source: SURS

Time needed to buy 1 kg of bread

in 1991 27 minutes
in 2019 20 minutes

Source: SURS

Number of vehicles in Slovenia

in 1992 784.550
in 2019 1.607.854

Source: SURS

Number of vehicles in Slovenia: in 1992 784.550, in 2019 1.607.854. — Number of vehicles in Slovenia. | Author Irena Kogoj/UKOM

GDP per capita

in 1991 5.000 euros
in 2019 23.165 euros

Source: SURS

Population

in 1991 2.000.000
in 2020 2.100.126

Source: SURS