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Slovenia Weekly: Quality of life remains high, the trend is positive

The quality of life in Slovenia remains high and the trend is also positive. According to various global indices of well-being and life satisfaction, Slovenia ranks among the world’s most successful countries, states the latest Development Report by the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development (IMAD). However, growing global pressures, demographic changes, limited flexibility and insufficient investment in the future are hindering the full realisation of its development potential.

In its annual Development Report, IMAD monitors the implementation of the Slovenian Development Strategy 2030, adopted by the Government at the end of 2017 and whose central objective is to ensure a high quality of life for all through balanced economic, social and environmental development.

Slovenia is beginning its term on the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council for the 2026–2028 period. It was elected in November last year at the 30th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, where it received 122 votes, the highest number among candidates from the Eastern European Group. “This is recognition of Slovenia’s active and responsible role in the international community,” emphasised Minister Fajon.

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    201st Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    14. 5. 2026

    At today’s session, the Government defined measures to improve the general government balance and took note of the report on the situation at worksites on Slovenian motorways and expressways. It adopted amendments to the programme for the use of Climate Fund resources, thereby providing companies with an additional €10 million, and set the funding for incentives for electro-intensive companies at €30 million for 2026.
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    Slovenia’s economy records one of the highest growth rates in the EU in the first quarter

    15. 5. 2026

    According to official data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, Slovenia recorded year-on-year economic growth of 3% in the first quarter of this year. Minister of Finance Klemen Boštjančič emphasised that the figures clearly demonstrate the resilience of the Slovenian economy and counter forecasts of economic stagnation or decline.
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    Slovenia is ranked among the more successful countries in terms of quality of life indices

    14. 5. 2026

    The quality of life in Slovenia remains high and the trend is also positive. According to various global indices of well-being and life satisfaction, Slovenia ranks among the world’s most successful countries, states the latest Development Report by the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development (IMAD). However, the report also points out that the risk of poverty is increasing.
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    Slovenia elected to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council for a two-year term

    12. 5. 2026

    Slovenia’s two-year term on the Executive Council began on 12 May 2026. At the 30th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, held in November 2025, Slovenia received 122 votes, the highest number among candidates from the Eastern European Group. “This is recognition of Slovenia’s active and responsible role in the international community,” emphasised Minister Fajon.
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    Slovenia among the countries with the lowest poverty risk according to a UNICEF report

    14. 5. 2026

    A report by UNICEF’s Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti shows that economic inequality in the wealthiest countries is linked to poorer physical health and lower academic achievement among children. Slovenia ranks fourth among countries with the lowest income inequality and is also among those with the lowest risk of poverty, according to UNICEF Slovenia.
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