What is the Population of Slovenia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Slovenia has a population of approximately 2,130,638 people, making it the 145th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.03% of the world's population. With a land area of 20,273 km², the population density is roughly 105 people per km².
| Population | 2,130,638 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 145th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.03% |
| Area | 20,273 km² |
| Population density | 105 / km² |
| Demonym | Slovene |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 145th |
| Gambia | 2,422,712 | 142nd |
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 143rd |
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 144th |
| Lesotho | 2,116,427 | 146th |
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 147th |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 148th |
Slovenia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 83,871 |
| Croatia | 3,866,233 | 56,594 |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 301,336 |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 93,028 |
Slovenia in context
- Slovenia covers 20,273 km², making it the 150th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Austria, Croatia, Italy, Hungary.
- With 2,130,638 people, Slovenia holds about 2.9% of the population of Central Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Slovenia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Slovenia — FAQ
What is the population of Slovenia?
The population of Slovenia is approximately 2,130,638 (2.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Slovenia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Slovenia at approximately 2,130,638 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Slovenia is the 145th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Slovenia?
Approximately 2,130,638 people live in Slovenia, making it the 145th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Slovenia rank by population?
Slovenia is the 145th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.03%.
What is the population density of Slovenia?
Slovenia has a population density of roughly 105 people per km², based on a land area of 20,273 km².
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