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Slovenia Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

3.18% −0.50pp (-13.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #46 Global Peak 10.10% (2013) Source World Bank

Slovenia Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Slovenia's unemployment rate stood at 3.18% in 2025, a decline of +0.50pp from 2024. The IMF projects 3.77% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 46th globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 4.11% - -
2029* IMF 4.08% - -
2028* IMF 4.04% - -
2027* IMF 3.99% - -
2026* IMF 3.99% - -
2025* IMF 3.77% - -
2025 3.18% −0.50pp #46
2024 3.70% +0.03pp #66
2023 3.65% −0.35pp #67
2022 4.01% −0.71pp #67
2021 4.74% −0.26pp #62
2020 4.97% +0.52pp #64
2019 4.45% −0.68pp #71
2018 5.11% −1.47pp #90
2017 6.56% −1.46pp #109
2016 8.00% −1.00pp #122
2015 8.96% −0.79pp #127
2014 9.67% −0.43pp #132
2013 10.10% +1.20pp #135
2012 8.84% +0.62pp #124
2011 8.17% +0.92pp #120
Show all years (1991-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slovenia's unemployment rate?

Slovenia's unemployment rate was 3.18% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Slovenia?

Slovenia's unemployment rate peaked at 10.10% in 2013.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Slovenia?

The lowest unemployment rate in Slovenia was 3.18% in 2025.

How does Slovenia rank in unemployment rate?

Slovenia ranks 46th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Slovenia in 2025?

Slovenia's unemployment rate is projected to reach 3.77% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Slovenia in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Slovenia in 2025 was 3.18%. This ranks 46th in the world.

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