Slovenia
Green Heart of the Alps
Overview
A small Alpine-Mediterranean jewel between Italy and Croatia, with Lake Bled, underground caves, and one of Europe's greenest capitals in Ljubljana.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Central Europe
Land Area
20,273 km²
Capital
Ljubljana
Languages
Slovene
Currencies
Euro (€)
At a Glance
79
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
57
Freedom
85
Security
94
Life Expectancy
80.4 yrs
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Urbanization
56%
Cost Index
60
Housing Index
42
Healthcare Access
63/100
Climate
Average Temperature
9.7°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Koper 13.1°C
2 Izola 13.1°C
3 Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici 10.7°C
4 Murska Sobota 10.7°C
5 Šempeter pri Gorici 10.5°C
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 60
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 42
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 23.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 28/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 13/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 155 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 115
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.34% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 132 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025