Slovenia Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Slovenia's current account balance was 2.87% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 37.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's current account balance stood at 2.87% in 2025, a decline of +1.68% from 2024. The IMF projects 2.87% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 42nd globally.
Slovenia's current account balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with its all-time peak reached in 2020 at 7.67% of GDP. This represents a notable turnaround from the trough of -5.31% in 2008, a year marked by the global financial crisis. Since then, the country has maintained a positive balance, albeit with some variability, standing at 2.87% in 2025. Notably, this rank is comparable to that of Israel, which also boasts a current account balance of 2.79% in the same year. Slovenia's current account balance has generally outperformed that of Nauru, with which it shares a similar rank, while also lagging behind countries like China. The trajectory of Slovenia's current account balance is likely to be influenced by its trade relationships and economic integration with the European Union, where continued economic growth and increased trade volumes could further boost its balance.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 2.79% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 2.87% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 2.89% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 2.93% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 2.88% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 2.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.87% | −1.68% | #42 |
| 2024 | 4.55% | −0.20% | #154 |
| 2023 | 4.47% | +5.40% | #157 |
| 2022 | -1.03% | −4.50% | #118 |
| 2021 | 3.37% | −3.96% | #148 |
| 2020 | 7.67% | +1.23% | #178 |
| 2019 | 6.45% | −0.06% | #169 |
| 2018 | 6.52% | −0.27% | #163 |
| 2017 | 6.82% | +1.54% | #179 |
| 2016 | 5.29% | +1.18% | #175 |
| 2015 | 4.12% | −1.21% | #163 |
| 2014 | 5.33% | +1.80% | #166 |
| 2013 | 3.52% | +2.11% | #160 |
| 2012 | 1.40% | +2.18% | #142 |
| 2011 | -0.77% | −0.08% | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovenia's current account balance was 2.87% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 37.0% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's current account balance peaked at 7.67% in 2020.
The lowest current account balance in Slovenia was -5.31% in 2008.
Slovenia ranks 42nd globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's current account balance is projected to reach 2.87% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Slovenia in 2025 was 2.87%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Slovenia Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}