Slovenia: housing

Are house prices rising in Slovenia?

Dwelling prices in Slovenia were 9.1% higher in the second quarter of 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Statistical Office (SURS). Prices of existing dwellings rose 3.0% from the first quarter, while new-build prices fell 7.1%.

Over the year, existing family houses rose 13.2% and existing flats 11.5%, while newly built flats fell 6.9%. 2,735 dwellings were sold in the quarter, worth EUR 551.7 million. Existing dwellings made up 2,660 of the transactions.

Official sources: SURS: Residential housing price indices, 2nd quarter 2026

How many homes are being built in Slovenia?

8,685 buildings were completed in Slovenia in 2025, 4% fewer than in 2024, according to the Statistical Office (SURS). The number of completed residential buildings rose 7%, while non-residential buildings fell 8%.

A further 12,081 buildings were still under construction, 51% of them residential. Private individuals completed 7,366 buildings and companies and other legal persons 1,319. The total floor area completed was just over 2 million square metres.

Official sources: SURS: Estimation of the construction of buildings and dwellings, 2025

How many people in Slovenia live in cities?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people living in urban areas in Slovenia at 56.0% in 2025. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 43rd highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 69.6%. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 119th highest.

How many people in Slovenia live in slums?

UN-Habitat puts the share of city dwellers living in slums in Slovenia at 0.5% in 2022. Europe & Central Asia median: 0.3%; Slovenia is 16th highest of 43. Worldwide: 132nd of 170.

What is the electricity access rate in Slovenia?

The World Bank puts the share of people with access to electricity in Slovenia at 100.0% in 2024. It has not changed since 2005. It is 1st highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 100.0%. Worldwide: 1st of 193.

What share of people in Slovenia have safe drinking water?

According to WHO and UNICEF, the share of people using safely managed drinking water in Slovenia was 99.6% in 2024. No year since 2005 has been higher. Europe & Central Asia median: 96.7%; Slovenia is 15th highest of 51. Worldwide: 19th of 134.

How many people in Slovenia have a safe toilet?

WHO and UNICEF puts the share of people using safely managed sanitation in Slovenia at 84.5% in 2024. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 90.2%, and Slovenia placed 28th highest of 45. World rank, highest first: 42nd of 134.

What is access to clean cooking in Slovenia?

The WHO puts the share of people using clean cooking fuels in Slovenia at 98.0% in 2024. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 99.0%, and Slovenia placed 30th highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 63rd of 192.