Slovenia: immigration

How many people move to Slovenia each year?

30,854 people moved to Slovenia and 22,335 left in 2025, a net gain of 8,519, according to the Statistical Office (SURS). Immigration was 7% lower than in 2024 and emigration 4% higher, so net migration fell 26%.

Net migration of Slovenian citizens was negative: 3,950 returned and 4,928 left. Net migration of foreign citizens was positive for the 27th year in a row, at 9,500. Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina added the most, a net 2,000. In the first quarter of 2026 the number of foreign citizens living in Slovenia rose by nearly 3,300, according to the population release.

Official sources: SURS: Migration changes, 2025 · SURS: Population, 1 April 2026

How many refugees are there in Slovenia?

Slovenia hosted 12,513 refugees and 722 asylum seekers at the end of 2025, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). 11,368 of the refugees were from Ukraine.

The number of refugees rose from 839 at the end of 2021. Among asylum seekers still awaiting a decision, the largest group were from Morocco (232), followed by Ukraine (133) and Algeria (56). The figures count people present at the end of the year, not everyone who applied during it.

Official sources: UNHCR: Refugee Data Finder

How many foreign-born people live in Slovenia?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people born abroad in Slovenia at 14.9% in 2024. It was 11.5% in 2015. Europe & Central Asia median: 11.7%; Slovenia is 17th highest of 52. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 40th highest.

Are more people leaving Slovenia than arriving?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2025, is 2,711. The peak was 28,514 in 2020 and the low -410 in 2010. It is 21st highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 158. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 54th highest.

How many refugees are in Slovenia?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2025, is 12,513. The peak was 12,524 in 2024 and the low 134 in 2011. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 62,365, and Slovenia placed 35th highest of 50. World rank, highest first: 88th of 169.

How many refugees come from Slovenia?

In 2025, the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Slovenia was 12, according to UNHCR. Its high point since 2005 was 2006, at 1,757; its low point was 2022, at 7. Europe & Central Asia median: 533; Slovenia is 45th highest of 49. World rank, highest first: 176th of 189.

How big are remittances in Slovenia's economy?

1.4% of GDP: that is personal remittances received in Slovenia for 2025, according to the World Bank. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at 1.4% of GDP; its low point was 2010, at 0.3% of GDP. It is 24th highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 1.4% of GDP. Of 127 countries with 2025 data, 74th highest.