Slovenia

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 2.1M (2025). World rank 148 of 216; in Europe, 32 of 48. Area: 20,273 km². World rank 155 of 249; in Europe, 36 of 52. Life expectancy: 82.3 years (2024). World rank 32 of 216 (1 = best); in Europe, 20 of 48. From 2015 to 2025: GDP $42.7B → $79.6B and GDP per person $20,697 → $37,376.

State

Official name: Republic of Slovenia
Local name: Slovenija
Capital: Ljubljana
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 2,130,986 2025
Area: 20,273 km²
GDP: $79.6B 2025
GDP per person: $37,376 2025
Life expectancy: 82.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Slovenian
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +386
Emergency numbers: 112, 113
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F
Mains voltage: 230 V