Slovenia

In brief

Infant deaths per 1,000 births: 1.8 (2024). World rank 3 of 196 (1 = best); in Europe, 3 of 44. Deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births: 2.3 (2024). World rank 4 of 196 (1 = best); in Europe, 4 of 44. HIV prevalence, ages 15–49: 0.1% (2024). World rank 1 of 153 (1 = best); in Europe, 1 of 30. From 2014 to 2024: health spending 8.6% → 9.9% (share of GDP), health spending per person $2,062 → $3,371, and out-of-pocket health spending 13% → 11.7% (share of total). Better than all its neighbours (Austria, Croatia, Italy, and Hungary): secondary school enrolment, infant deaths per 1,000 births, deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births, and adults who use tobacco. Worse than all its neighbours (Austria, Croatia, Italy, and Hungary): doctors per 1,000 people and access to safe drinking water.