Slovenia's population growth has been relatively slow and stable over recent decades. As of 2024, the country has a population of approximately 2.1 million people. After experiencing modest growth in the late 20th century, Slovenia's population has largely plateaued, with low birth rates and an aging demographic profile contributing to minimal natural increase. In recent years, net migration has played an increasingly important role in sustaining the population, as more people move to Slovenia from other countries. Despite these factors, Slovenia faces challenges associated with an aging population and a shrinking workforce, trends common to many European nations.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,467,759 | 72.8 |
| 1955 | 1,517,499 | 75.3 |
| 1960 | 1,557,756 | 77.3 |
| 1965 | 1,620,052 | 80.4 |
| 1970 | 1,675,739 | 83.2 |
| 1975 | 1,722,000 | 85.5 |
| 1980 | 1,833,000 | 91 |
| 1985 | 1,914,220 | 95 |
| 1990 | 1,991,210 | 98.8 |
| 1995 | 2,002,826 | 99.4 |
| 2000 | 2,011,242 | 99.8 |
| 2005 | 2,020,477 | 100.3 |
| 2010 | 2,084,182 | 103.4 |
| 2015 | 2,099,131 | 104.2 |
| 2020 | 2,102,452 | 104.3 |
| 2022 | 2,101,208 | 104.3 |
| 2023 | 2,099,790 | 104.2 |
| 2024 | 2,097,893 | 104.1 |
| 2025 | 2,095,577 | 104 |
| 2030 | 2,079,316 | 103.2 |
| 2035 | 2,059,546 | 102.2 |
| 2040 | 2,038,939 | 101.2 |
| 2045 | 2,014,803 | 100 |
| 2050 | 1,983,776 | 98.4 |
| 2055 | 1,946,333 | 96.6 |
| 2060 | 1,905,804 | 94.6 |
| 2065 | 1,865,645 | 92.6 |
| 2070 | 1,827,994 | 90.7 |
| 2075 | 1,793,563 | 89 |
| 2080 | 1,762,681 | 87.5 |
| 2085 | 1,736,355 | 86.2 |
| 2090 | 1,714,696 | 85.1 |
| 2095 | 1,696,187 | 84.2 |
| 2100 | 1,678,275 | 83.3 |
Data from US Census International Database