Slovenia: public finances

How much debt does Slovenia have?

Slovenia's consolidated general government gross debt was EUR 47,707 million, or 64.7% of GDP, at the end of the second quarter of 2026, according to the Statistical Office (SURS). It rose by EUR 1,384 million during the quarter, mostly in long-term securities.

Central government debt was EUR 46,695 million (63.3% of GDP) and local government debt EUR 1,359 million (1.8%). Social security funds owed EUR 90 million (0.1% of GDP). Consolidated means that debts between government units are netted out.

Official sources: SURS: Main aggregates of the general government sector, 2nd quarter 2026

What is Slovenia's budget deficit?

Slovenia's general government deficit was EUR 750 million, or 3.9% of GDP, in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Statistical Office (SURS). In the first half of 2026 it was EUR 1,439 million, against EUR 1,091 million a year earlier.

Total revenue rose 9.3% to EUR 8,822 million, the twenty-second quarterly rise in a row, mainly because of higher social contributions, but spending grew 1.2 percentage points faster. SURS also publishes annual figures in its EDP reports to the European Commission; the October 2026 report revised the 2022 to 2025 figures.

Official sources: SURS: Main aggregates of the general government sector, 2nd quarter 2026

What is Slovenia's debt to GDP ratio?

According to the IMF, general government gross debt in Slovenia was 65.1% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2015, at 83.4% of GDP; its low point was 2008, at 21.9% of GDP. It is 12th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 46.9% of GDP. Worldwide: 63rd of 185.

Does Slovenia's government borrow more than it raises?

The IMF puts general government net lending or borrowing in Slovenia at -2.5% of GDP in 2025, a deficit. Its high point since 2005 was 2018, at 0.9% of GDP; its low point was 2013, at -11.2% of GDP. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was -2.4% of GDP, and Slovenia placed 27th highest of 51. Worldwide: 89th of 188.

What is Slovenia's government revenue?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 46.6% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2015, at 46.7% of GDP; its low point was 2007, at 43.4% of GDP. Europe & Central Asia median: 41.3% of GDP; Slovenia is 14th highest of 50. World rank, highest first: 25th of 187.

How much does Slovenia's government spend?

According to the IMF, general government spending in Slovenia was 49.1% of GDP in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 43.5% of GDP (2007) to 57.7% of GDP (2013). It is 10th highest of 50 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 43.3% of GDP. Of 186 countries with 2025 data, 20th highest.

What is Slovenia's tax to GDP ratio?

21.0% of GDP: that is central government tax revenue in Slovenia for 2024, according to the IMF. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 23.7% of GDP; its low point was 2023, at 20.3% of GDP. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 20.8% of GDP, and Slovenia placed 21st highest of 42. Of 92 countries with 2024 data, 33rd highest.

What is Slovenia's defence spending?

In 2025, military spending in Slovenia was 1.5% of GDP, according to SIPRI. Its high point since 2005 was 2010, at 1.6% of GDP; its low point was 2015, at 0.9% of GDP. It is 37th highest of 46 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 2.0% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 80th of 149.