Slovenia
Europe · Central Europe
Small but punches above its weight: Alpine nature and very high quality of life.
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At a Glance
📈Slovenia's Human Development Index
0.926
Very High human development#22 of 191 countries worldwide, #15 of 44 in Europe.
Higher than 89% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Slovenia
Slovenia is a small Central European country that packs an exceptional range of landscapes into its territory, from the Julian Alps and the turquoise Soča river valley to the Karst limestone plateau, the Adriatic coast, and the baroque capital Ljubljana. The culture combines Austro-Hungarian influences with a Slavic sensibility and a strong contemporary commitment to sustainability and outdoor life. It is one of the most consistently satisfying destinations in Europe for those who value nature and refinement in equal measure.
- Over 60% of the country is forest — third most forested in the EU.
- The only country in the world with 'love' in its capital's name (Ljubljana).
- Ranked one of Europe's safest countries despite sitting between Italy, Austria, and the Balkans.
Quick Facts
Capital
Ljubljana
Language
Slovene
Currency
€ EUR
Area
20,135 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
180Mbps
Mobile
144Mbps
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Income
€3,000/mo
Duration
12 months
Renewable
No
Application Fee
~€70
~$77
GDP / Capita
$37K
PPP / Capita
$59K
Inflation
2.4%
Unemployment
3.2%
Innovation (GII)
40.1
GNI / Capita
$36K
Tax Revenue
21.0%
FDI Inflows
2.3%
Education Spend
5.3%
Cost of Living
54.1
Price Level Index
26th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1995
0.761 → 0.926 (+0.165)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 28 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Slovenia's Human Development Index?
Slovenia's Human Development Index is 0.926 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #22 of 191 countries.
Is Slovenia safe?
Slovenia scores 1.37 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #4 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Slovenia?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Slovenia at 54.1 (New York = 100); that is #110 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Slovenia?
Life expectancy at birth in Slovenia is 82.3 yrs (World Bank), ranked #27 of 195 countries.
What is the quality of life in Slovenia?
Numbeo's quality-of-life index scores Slovenia at 181.5, ranked #19 of 87 countries with data. It composites purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, commute and pollution from resident surveys, so it reflects what residents report rather than what an economy produces.