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Slovenia Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

57.57% −0.39pp (-0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak 59.99% (2007) Source World Bank

Slovenia Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Slovenia's labor force participation stood at 57.57% in 2025, a decline of +0.39pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.38% by 2026. Slovenia ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 56.84% - -
2027* trend 57.11% - -
2026* trend 57.38% - -
2025 57.57% −0.39pp #121
2024 57.95% −0.10pp #118
2023 58.06% −1.00pp #119
2022 59.05% +0.67pp #112
2021 58.38% +0.57pp #113
2020 57.81% −0.57pp #110
2019 58.38% −0.56pp #122
2018 58.95% +0.39pp #117
2017 58.55% +1.71pp #122
2016 56.84% −0.75pp #129
2015 57.59% −0.26pp #125
2014 57.85% +0.23pp #124
2013 57.63% −0.20pp #124
2012 57.83% −0.33pp #123
2011 58.16% −1.21pp #124
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +72.9% GDP growth 8.4% C/A balance 3.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slovenia's labor force participation?

Slovenia's labor force participation was 57.57% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Slovenia?

Slovenia's labor force participation peaked at 59.99% in 2007.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Slovenia?

The lowest labor force participation in Slovenia was 56.71% in 2003.

How does Slovenia rank in labor force participation?

Slovenia ranks 121st globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Slovenia in 2026?

Slovenia's labor force participation is projected to reach 57.38% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Slovenia in 2025?

The labor force participation of Slovenia in 2025 was 57.57%. This ranks 121st in the world.

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