Slovenia: jobs and pay

What is the unemployment rate in Slovenia?

Slovenia's unemployment rate was 3.8% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Labour Force Survey of the Statistical Office (SURS). That was 0.4 percentage points lower than in the first quarter but 0.6 points higher than a year earlier, when it was 3.2%, the lowest on record.

39,000 people were unemployed. The rate was 3.6% for men and 4.0% for women. Employment again exceeded 1 million, at 1,001,000, including 35,000 student workers. The survey counts people without work who are looking for and available for a job, which differs from the register of the Employment Service of Slovenia.

Official sources: SURS: Labour force survey results, 2nd quarter 2026 · Employment Service of Slovenia

What is the average salary in Slovenia?

Average monthly earnings in Slovenia were EUR 2,708.63 gross and EUR 1,695.34 net for July 2026, according to the Statistical Office (SURS).

Gross earnings were 7.6% higher than a year earlier, or 4.6% higher after inflation. Compared with June they were 1.6% lower, with a 4.0% fall in the public sector. Financial and insurance activities paid the most, at EUR 3,749.27 gross. The figures cover employees of legal persons, including part-time work and overtime.

Official sources: SURS: Earnings of persons in paid employment, July 2026

How much is the minimum wage in Slovenia?

According to the ILO, the statutory minimum wage in Slovenia was 1,482 EUR a month in 2026. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2012.

How much do workers in Slovenia earn on average?

According to the ILO, average monthly earnings of employees in Slovenia was $3,694 a month in 2025. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2012. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was $3,252 a month, and Slovenia placed 14th highest of 32. Worldwide: 16th of 57.

What is Slovenia's unemployment rate?

The latest figure from the ILO, for 2025, is 3.2%. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 43rd highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 5.5%. World rank, highest first: 131st of 174.

What is the youth unemployment rate in Slovenia?

In 2025, unemployment among 15 to 24 year olds in Slovenia was 9.5%, according to the ILO. Since 2005 it has ranged from 8.1% (2019) to 21.7% (2013). Europe & Central Asia median: 14.2%; Slovenia is 37th highest of 47. Worldwide: 111th of 174.

How many people in Slovenia are working or looking for work?

In 2025, the labour force participation rate in Slovenia was 57.6%, according to the ILO. Since 2005 it has ranged from 56.8% (2016) to 60.0% (2007). Europe & Central Asia median: 60.3%; Slovenia is 32nd highest of 47. Of 174 countries with 2025 data, 120th highest.

What share of women in Slovenia are in the labour force?

According to the ILO, the labour force participation rate for women in Slovenia was 52.3% in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 51.9% (2013) to 53.9% (2022). It is 30th highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 54.6%. Worldwide: 99th of 174.

What is the employment rate in Slovenia?

The latest figure from the ILO, for 2025, is 55.7%. The peak was 57.2% in 2008 and the low 51.8% in 2013. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 56.6%, and Slovenia placed 27th highest of 47. Worldwide: 105th of 174.

How common is self-employment in Slovenia?

In 2025, the share of workers who are own-account or contributing family workers in Slovenia was 10.6%, according to the ILO. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 11.0%, and Slovenia placed 25th highest of 47. Worldwide: 137th of 174.

What share of workers in Slovenia earn a wage or salary?

According to the ILO, the share of workers who are paid employees in Slovenia was 86.0% in 2025. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 85.5%, and Slovenia placed 21st highest of 47. Of 174 countries with 2025 data, 35th highest.