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Slovenia Trade Balance

External balance on goods and services  NE.RSB.GNFS.CD

Slovenia's trade balance was $3.9B in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 13.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.

$3.9B −$603.7M (-13.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #52 Global Peak $4.8B (2020) Source World Bank

Slovenia Trade Balance (1990–2025)

Overview

Slovenia's trade balance stood at $3.9B in 2025, a decline of +$603.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3.9B by 2025. Slovenia ranked 52nd globally.

Slovenia's trade balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 36 years. At its peak in 2020, the country's trade balance reached $4,801,741,043.20, a stark contrast to the $-1,174,165,862.43 deficit recorded in 2008, marking the all-time trough. Since then, Slovenia's trade balance has generally trended upwards, with the latest available figure standing at $3,903,634,562.94 in 2025. This places Slovenia at the 52nd spot globally. In comparison, Uruguay, a peer country with a similar ranking, boasted a trade balance of $3,929,265,699.71 in 2025. The country's trade balance has been influenced by its strategic location in the heart of Europe and its growing economic ties with the European Union. However, a shift in global trade policies or a significant decline in European demand could potentially alter the trajectory of Slovenia's trade balance in the coming years.

Data & projection

Year Trade Balance YoY change Rank
2027* trend $4.0B - -
2026* trend $4.0B - -
2025* trend $3.9B - -
2025 $3.9B −$603.7M #52
2024 $4.5B −$144.4M #112
2023 $4.7B +$3.5B #130
2022 $1.2B −$2.3B #128
2021 $3.5B −$1.3B #132
2020 $4.8B +$127.8M #144
2019 $4.7B +$97.6M #143
2018 $4.6B +$212.8M #145
2017 $4.4B +$539.2M #146
2016 $3.8B +$360.7M #150
2015 $3.5B +$80.3M #153
2014 $3.4B +$1.1B #143
2013 $2.3B +$687.8M #133
2012 $1.6B +$953.9M #126
2011 $631.6M +$117.7M #119
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 trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slovenia's trade balance?▾

Slovenia's trade balance was $3.9B in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 13.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest trade balance in Slovenia?▾

Slovenia's trade balance peaked at $4.8B in 2020.

What was the lowest trade balance in Slovenia?▾

The lowest trade balance in Slovenia was $-1.2B in 2008.

How does Slovenia rank in trade balance?▾

Slovenia ranks 52nd globally in trade balance as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade balance?▾

The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade balance of Slovenia in 2025?▾

Slovenia's trade balance is projected to reach $3.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Slovenia's trade balance in billion?▾

Slovenia's trade balance was approximately 3.9 billion ($3.9B) in 2025.

What is the trade balance of Slovenia in 2025?▾

The trade balance of Slovenia in 2025 was $3.9B. This ranks 52nd in the world.

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