Slovenia Population
Europe & Central Asia · 148th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
2,126,947
The population of Slovenia is about 2,126,947 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 2.1 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.03% of the world's people.
Slovenia is ranked 148th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.14% a year. It peaked around 2025 at 2.1 million and is projected to fall to 2.0 million by 2050. Since 1960 (1.6 million) it has grown by 34%. Population density is 106 people per square kilometre. 56% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
2.1 million
Yearly change
−0.14%
World rank
148th
Share of world
0.03%
Density
106/km²
Land area
20,135 km²
Life expectancy
82.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.52
GDP per capita
$37,376
GDP
$79.6B
Population of Slovenia, 1960–2050
Slovenia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,584,720 | — | 79 |
| 1970 | 1,724,891 | +0.64% | 86 |
| 1980 | 1,901,315 | +0.99% | 94 |
| 1990 | 1,998,161 | +0.09% | 99 |
| 2000 | 1,988,925 | +0.30% | 99 |
| 2010 | 2,048,583 | +0.44% | 102 |
| 2020 | 2,102,419 | +0.67% | 104 |
| 2024 | 2,127,400 | +0.33% | 106 |
| 2026proj. | 2,127,993 | −0.14% | 106 |
| 2030proj. | 2,110,727 | −0.24% | 105 |
| 2040proj. | 2,049,774 | −0.29% | 102 |
| 2050proj. | 1,980,961 | −0.38% | 98 |
Slovenia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 83.6 times as many people as Slovenia. Bangladesh is 12.9 times more densely populated.
Slovenia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Slovenia in 2026?
About 2,127,993 (2.1 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Slovenia's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.14% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Slovenia?
About 106 people per km², with a land area of 20,135 km².
What will the population of Slovenia be in 2050?
About 2.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Slovenia?
Ljubljana.
What is the life expectancy in Slovenia?
82.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.