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Slovenian Scorecard

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Slovenia is a small Central European country noted for its diverse natural beauty—from Alpine peaks to a small Adriatic coastline—and a rich cultural heritage. It has a population of 2.1 million, a population growth rate of 0.40%, and a median age of 43.89 years.

Its history includes influences from Roman, Venetian, and Habsburg rule, which have all contributed to its architectural and culinary traditions.

Today, Slovenia is celebrated for its sustainable tourism, vibrant arts scene, and a commitment to balancing modern development with environmental preservation.

Its capital city is Ljubljana.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Slovenia improved by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Slovenia improved by 8.1% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Slovenia improved by 73.6% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Slovenia improved by 4.5% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Slovenia worsened by 1.3% from 2020 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Slovenia improved by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Slovenia improved by 5.3% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Slovenia improved by 1.1% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Slovenia worsened by 6.3% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Slovenia improved by 1.5% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education showed no change from 2021 to 2022

PISA Scores (Reading) in Slovenia worsened by 5.3% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Slovenia worsened by 4.7% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Slovenia worsened by 1.4% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Slovenia improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Slovenia improved by 19.2% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Slovenia worsened by 2.7% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Slovenia improved by 15.5% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Slovenia improved by 7.0% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Slovenia improved by 10.6% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Slovenia improved by 10.8% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Slovenia worsened by 2.8% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Slovenia improved by 3.1% from 2020 to 2021