Slovenia Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Slovenia's labor force participation was 57.57% in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Slovenia's labor force participation rate has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. The country's participation rate peaked in 2007 at 59.99%, with a corresponding trough of 56.71% in 2003. Since then, the rate has been steadily declining, currently standing at 57.56% in 2025, ranking Slovenia 121st globally. In comparison, Costa Rica's labor force participation rate, which closely mirrors Slovenia's, also experienced a similar peak in 2007, but has since continued to rise, differing from Slovenia's trend. The World Bank data suggests that Slovenia's labor force participation rate has been decreasing, particularly in the face of demographic challenges and shifting economic landscapes. A significant improvement in education and skills training, as well as a more favorable business environment, could potentially alter this trajectory and contribute to an increase in labor force participation in Slovenia.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Slovenia's labor force participation was 57.57% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's labor force participation peaked at 59.99% in 2007.
The lowest labor force participation in Slovenia was 56.71% in 2003.
Slovenia ranks 121st globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's labor force participation is projected to reach 57.38% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Slovenia in 2025 was 57.57%. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_labor-force-participation,
title = {Slovenia Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}