Slovenia: crime and justice

How many people are convicted of crimes in Slovenia?

5,417 people were convicted by Slovenia's criminal courts in 2025, or 2.5 per 1,000 population, according to the Statistical Office (SURS). Courts issued 8,887 final decisions, 8.3% more than in 2024.

61.1% of the people tried were found guilty and 38.9% of cases ended without a conviction. Decisions against adults rose 7.2% and against juveniles 31.9%. The conviction rate was lowest in Gorenjska (1.2 per 1,000) and highest in Jugovzhodna Slovenija (5.0). The statistics come from the records of prosecutors and courts. The Police publish recorded crime in their annual reports.

Official sources: SURS: Decisions of prosecutors and courts in criminal matters, 2025 · Slovenian Police

What is the murder rate in Slovenia?

Slovenia recorded 0.57 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, according to the World Bank, which publishes UN Office on Drugs and Crime data. The rate was 0.61 in 2022 and 0.43 in 2021.

With about 2.1 million residents, a rate of 0.57 equals roughly 12 homicide victims a year, so small changes in the number of cases move the rate noticeably. The UNODC series uses a standard definition so that countries can be compared.

Official sources: World Bank: Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, Slovenia

How many murders are there in Slovenia?

In 2023, the intentional homicide rate in Slovenia was 0.6 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Its high point since 2005 was 2007, at 1.2 per 100,000; its low point was 2021, at 0.4 per 100,000. Europe & Central Asia median: 1.0 per 100,000; Slovenia is 35th highest of 35. Of 79 countries with 2023 data, 74th highest.

How many women are murdered in Slovenia?

The latest figure from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, for 2023, is 0.3 per 100,000. Since 2005 it has ranged from 0.2 per 100,000 (2016) to 1.1 per 100,000 (2015). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 0.7 per 100,000, and Slovenia placed 35th highest of 36. Worldwide: 74th of 78.

How many men are murdered in Slovenia?

In 2023, the homicide rate for men in Slovenia was 0.8 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Its high point since 2005 was 2007, at 1.6 per 100,000; its low point was 2021, at 0.3 per 100,000. Europe & Central Asia median: 1.3 per 100,000; Slovenia is 30th highest of 36. World rank, highest first: 67th of 78.