Slovenia Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Slovenia's population growth was 0.20% in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 38.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's population growth stood at 0.20% in 2025, a decline of +0.12pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.20% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 165th globally.
Slovenia's population growth has exhibited a generally stable trend over the past 65 years, with a notable exception during the 1990s. The country's population growth rate peaked at 1.48% in 1976, a period characterized by rapid economic development and urbanization. Conversely, the rate hit a trough of -0.24% in 1993, likely due to the economic disruptions caused by the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Currently, Slovenia's population growth rate stands at 0.20%, ranking 165th globally. This rate is comparable to that of Romania, which ranks 156th at 0.21%. Slovenia's population has been steadily growing, albeit at a slower pace, since the early 2000s. The country's demographic profile may be influenced by its aging population and low fertility rate, which could impact its long-term growth prospects. A significant increase in fertility rates or a substantial influx of immigrants would be necessary to alter the current trajectory of Slovenia's population growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.15% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.20% | −0.12pp | #165 |
| 2024 | 0.33% | −0.07pp | #61 |
| 2023 | 0.40% | +0.21pp | #67 |
| 2022 | 0.19% | −0.08pp | #57 |
| 2021 | 0.27% | −0.40pp | #70 |
| 2020 | 0.67% | −0.03pp | #92 |
| 2019 | 0.70% | +0.33pp | #86 |
| 2018 | 0.36% | +0.30pp | #66 |
| 2017 | 0.07% | −0.01pp | #42 |
| 2016 | 0.07% | −0.00pp | #45 |
| 2015 | 0.08% | −0.02pp | #42 |
| 2014 | 0.10% | −0.04pp | #45 |
| 2013 | 0.14% | −0.07pp | #45 |
| 2012 | 0.21% | +0.00pp | #48 |
| 2011 | 0.21% | −0.23pp | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovenia's population growth was 0.20% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 38.0% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's population growth peaked at 1.48% in 1976.
The lowest population growth in Slovenia was -0.24% in 1993.
Slovenia ranks 165th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's population growth is projected to reach 0.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Slovenia in 2025 was 0.20%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_population-growth,
title = {Slovenia Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}