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Slovenia Population 2026
Slovenia, officially known as the Republic of Slovenia, is a country located in Central Europe. In June 1991, Slovenia became the first republic to break away from Yugoslavia, declaring its independence and becoming a sovereign state.
According to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the population of Slovenia as of January 1, 2024, is 2,129,052 (2.1 million or 21 lakh). The country is known for its diverse geography, including the Alps, dense forests, and a small Adriatic coastline, as well as its high standard of living and strong economy.
Estimated population of Slovenia in 2026 is 2,116,129 or 2.1 million
| Slovenia | 2026 Est. |
| Total Population | 2,116,129 |
| Global Rank | 149 |
| Land Area | 20,151 sq. km (7,780 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 150 |
| Pop. Density | 105 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Ljubljana |
| Fertility Rate* | 1.42 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 1.6 |
| Median Age | 44.5 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 81.85 years |
| Urban Population | 55% |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religion in Slovenia
Christianity is the majority religion in Slovenia and is followed by 77.70% of the population. Among Christians, Catholicism was the largest denomination accounting for 72.10% of the population, and Eastern Orthodoxy was the second-largest sect comprising 3.70%.
Non-Christian faiths account for 6%, and the remaining 20% are classified as unaffiliated, which can mean agnostic, atheist, or “nothing in particular.”
Religion percentage in Slovenia
| Religion | Percentage |
| Christian | – 77.70% |
| – Roman Catholicism | – 72.10% |
| – Serbian Orthodoxy | – 3.70% |
| – Protestantism | – 0.90% |
| – Other Christian | – 1% |
| Unaffiliated /None | 18% |
| Islam | 3% |
| Other religions | 3% |
| Undeclared | 2% |
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Largest Cities in Slovenia by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Ljubljana | 284,355 |
| 2 | Maribor | 95,767 |
| 3 | Celje | 37,875 |
| 4 | Kranj | 37,463 |
| 5 | Koper | 25,611 |
| 6 | Velenje | 25,327 |
| 7 | Novo Mesto | 23,719 |
| 8 | Ptuj | 17,858 |
| 9 | Kamnik | 13,742 |
| 10 | Trbovlje | 13,718 |