Zastava Republike Slovenije

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Accountability through data · KPIs tracked across 6 domains

Country: SI · +386
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📊 Eurostat 📈 SURS 🏦 World Bank 🕐 Data: 2023–2024 Live-sourced
🏛️ Government Mandate
Overall Health Score
C+
Domain Scores

Composite score based on EU benchmark comparison, trend direction, and government target delivery across 6 domains. Not an official rating.

📈 Government Health Score Timeline (2005–2025)

📌 Key Performance Indicators · Slovenia

vs EU-27 average where available ⚠️ High-frequency SURS data integrated (<30d lag) for Inflation/Wages · Other KPIs use Eurostat (12–18m lag)
Employment Rate
2023 · Eurostat
77.6%
▲ +1.5pp YoY
SI77.6%
EU avg75.3%
Above EU avg ✓
Unemployment
2023 · Eurostat
3.7%
▼ -0.3pp YoY
SI3.7%
EU avg6.0%
Top 5 in EU ✓
Inflation (HICP)
Apr 2024 · SURS
2.3%
▼ from 7.4% (2023)
Peak 20228.9
Current7.4
⚡ Fresh (30d)
Public Debt / GDP
2023 · Eurostat
68.7%
Above 60% limit
SI68.7%
EU avg75.3%
Above 60% limit
Avg. Gross Wage
Apr 2024 · SURS
€2,348
▲ +4.2% Growth
Current€2,348
2022 avg€2,023
⚡ Fresh (30d)
Fuel Price (95)
2024 · Agencija za energijo
€1.55
▼ from €1.69 (2022)
Current€1.55/L
2022 peak€1.69/L
Still elevated
🔒 Safety Snapshot 2023
0.7
Homicides per 100k
EU avg: 1.1
1,390
Offences per 100k
▼ Down 26%
44
Road deaths
Target: <25
#6
Safest in EU
Numbeo 2024
🏠 Housing Snapshot 2024
168
HPI (2015=100)
▲ +68%
€4,200
Ljubljana €/m²
▲ +118%
77%
Ownership Rate
Above EU avg
14y
Salary Years
Up from 9y
🏥 Healthcare Snapshot 2023
81.5
Life Exp. (y)
EU avg: 81.5
8.3%
Spend / GDP
EU avg: 8.5%
4.5
Beds / 1,000
Adequate ✓
12m+
Wait Time
⚠ Critical
💰 Fiscal Snapshot 2023
38.8%
Tax / GDP
Above EU avg
68.7%
Debt / GDP
Above 60%
−2.5%
Budget Bal.
OK ( <3% )
19%
Corp. Tax
VAT: 22%
Employment Rate (20–64), %
Eurostat · lfsi_emp_a

Slovenia's employment rate consistently exceeds the EU average. The COVID dip in 2020 was quickly recovered.

Unemployment Rate, %
Eurostat · une_rt_a

Unemployment at 3.7% — near historic low. EU average is 6.0%. Slovenia ranks among Europe's best-performing labour markets.

GDP Growth Rate, %
Eurostat · nama_10_gdp

GDP growth slowed to +1.6% in 2023 after the strong 2021 post-COVID rebound (+8.2%). EU-wide slowdown driven by inflation and energy costs.

Inflation (HICP) & Avg. Wage, %/€
Eurostat · prc_hicp_aind

Inflation peaked at 9.3% (2022) — significantly eroding real wages. Average gross wage rose to €2,247/month in 2023, but real purchasing power only recovered in 2024.

💼 Labour Market Detail
€2,247
Avg. Gross Monthly Wage (2023)
▲ +9.4% YoY
€1,254
Minimum Wage (Jan 2024)
▲ from €843 in 2018
€1.55
Fuel Price 95 Unleaded/L (2024)
▼ from €1.69 peak (2022)
0.8%
Long-term Unemployment Rate
Well below EU avg (2.1%)
Total Recorded Offences per 100k
Mandatni posnetek

Crime has trended downward since 2016. Slovenia is consistently among the safest EU countries. Most crimes are property-related, not violent.

Crime Breakdown by Category (2023)
Mandatni posnetek

Property crimes dominate. Violent crime and homicide rates are very low. Slovenia's homicide rate (~0.7/100k) is among the lowest in Europe.

Road Accident Fatalities per million
Eurostat · tran_sf_roadse

Road fatalities have fallen significantly over the decade. The EU target is below 25 per million by 2030. Slovenia at 44/million still has work to do.

Safety Comparison: Slovenia vs EU
Numbeo / Eurostat

Radar comparison across safety dimensions. Higher = safer/better. Slovenia outperforms EU average across most categories.

House Price Index (2015 = 100)
Eurostat · prc_hpi_a

House prices have surged 68% since 2015 — one of the steepest increases in the EU. This is a significant affordability crisis, especially in Ljubljana.

Housing Cost Burden & Ownership
Eurostat · ilc_lvho07c

Housing cost overburden rate (% spending >40% of income on housing) is 5.2% — low overall, but worsening for lower-income households and renters.

Avg. Apartment Price in Ljubljana (€/m²)
GURS / Slonep.net

Ljubljana apartment prices have more than doubled since 2015 to ~€4,200/m² in 2024 — making homeownership increasingly difficult for young people and low-income households.

Wage-to-Housing Price Ratio (years of salary)
SURS + GURS

A 60m² Ljubljana apartment costs ~14 years of gross average salary in 2024, up from 9 years in 2015. Wage growth has not kept up with house price inflation.

Life Expectancy at Birth (years)
Eurostat · demo_mlexpec

Life expectancy fell sharply during COVID (2020–21) but has recovered. At 81.5 years, Slovenia is near the EU average of 81.5. Women live ~6 years longer than men.

Healthcare Spending (% of GDP)
Eurostat · hlth_sha11_hf

Healthcare spending peaked at 9.5% GDP in 2020 (COVID). Current level (8.3%) is near EU average but the system faces chronic underfunding of public hospitals.

Healthcare System Capacity
OECD / Eurostat · hlth_rs_bds

Hospital beds per 1,000 at 4.5 is slightly above EU average. But doctor shortages remain acute — many GPs are at capacity and waiting times for specialists can exceed 12 months.

Preventable & Treatable Mortality (per 100k)
Eurostat · hlth_co_disch

Preventable mortality has been declining steadily, reflecting improved public health measures. Treatable mortality — where healthcare quality matters most — has also improved.

Public Debt (% of GDP)
Eurostat · gov_10dd_edpt1

Public debt spiked to 79.8% GDP in 2020 (COVID fiscal response) and has been declining. Still above the Maastricht 60% target. Government promises to reach 60% by 2027.

Budget Balance (% of GDP)
Live-sourced

The budget deficit has been improving after the COVID spending surge. At -2.5% in 2023, it is within the EU's 3% deficit ceiling, but fiscal consolidation remains critical.

Total Tax Revenue (% of GDP)
Live-sourced

Slovenia's tax burden (38.8% of GDP) is above the EU average (36.8%) and ranks in the top quartile in the EU. The high social security contributions are a major component.

Tax Structure: Where Does Revenue Come From?
Live-sourced

Social contributions (pension, health insurance) represent the largest share of tax revenues. VAT is 22%. Personal income tax is progressive (16–50%). Corporate tax is 19%.

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Government Promises vs Reality

Tracking the key pledges of the Golob Government (Gibanje Svoboda), in power since June 2022. Evaluated against verified public data.

✅ Met / On track (3) ⚠️ Partial / Mixed (4) ❌ Missed / Behind (3)
Minimum Wage to ~€1,300/month
✅ MET
Promised
~€1,300
Achieved
€1,254 (2024)
Since 2022
▲ +16.8%

Minimum wage increased from €1,074 (2022) to €1,254 (Jan 2024), near the stated target. Workers received real wage increases after 2023.

96% of target reached
Maintain EU's lowest unemployment
✅ MET
Target
<5%
Achieved
3.7% (2023)
EU avg
6.0%

Unemployment at 3.7% ranks among the top 5 lowest in the EU. The labour market remains tight with low long-term unemployment (0.8%).

Goal met — fully implemented
Green energy: 27% renewables by 2030
✅ On Track
2030 Target
27%
Current (2023)
24.1%
Progress
89%

Renewable energy share at 24.1% in 2023. Solar capacity additions accelerated. The Šoštanj coal plant closure planned by 2033, consistent with national energy plan.

On track for 2030 target
National Housing Fund: 10,000 affordable units by 2026
⚠️ BEHIND
Target by 2026
10.000
Delivered (2024)
~1.200
House Prices
▲ +4% (2023)

The National Housing Fund (SNG) was established and first units delivered, but pace is far behind schedule. House prices continue to rise — Ljubljana at €4,200/m².

12% of 2026 target reached — major shortfall
Reduce public sector healthcare waiting times
⚠️ MIXED
Target
<3
Reality (2024)
6–18
GP Shortage
Persistent

Some investments made (additional health vouchers, additional specialist hours). However specialist waiting times remain 6–18 months for many services. Rural GP shortages unresolved.

Partial improvement — problem remains critical
Public debt below 60% of GDP by term end
⚠️ BEHIND
Target
<60 % BDP
Current (2023)
68,7 % BDP
Trend
▼ Declining

Debt is declining from its 2020 COVID peak of 79.8% — positive trajectory. However at current pace, reaching 60% by 2027 seems unlikely without significant fiscal tightening.

Declining but 60% target unlikely by 2026
Invest 1% GDP in R&D and innovation
✅ Exceeded
Target
1% public R&D
Actual (2023)
2.08% total
EU avg
2.28%

Total R&D spending at 2.08% GDP (2023) — above the stated 1% public R&D target. Still below EU average and the 3% Lisbon target. Business R&D drives most investment.

Public R&D target met; below EU innovation benchmark
Halt rising housing prices in major cities
❌ FAILED
Promise
Stabilise prices
Reality (2024)
+4 % / leto (2023)
Ljubljana m²
€4,200

Despite housing fund creation and pledges, property prices in Ljubljana and coastal areas continued rising. The housing crisis is cited as the top quality-of-life concern for young Slovenians.

No meaningful price stabilisation achieved
Bring all citizens within 30 min of a GP
❌ UNRESOLVED
Promise
GP access <30 min
Reality (2024)
~80k unregistered
Rural areas
Critical gap

An estimated 80,000+ Slovenians cannot find a registered GP. Rural municipalities have acute shortages. Medical school capacity has been increased but impact lags 5–7 years.

Crisis persists — no structural fix delivered
Free / subsidised kindergarten for all under-3
❌ PARTIAL ONLY
Promise
Free for all
Delivered
2nd child free
Under-3 access
Only 57%

Free kindergarten applies to 2nd+ children (pre-existing policy) but universally free under-3 daycare has not been implemented. Capacity shortfalls in urban areas remain a barrier.

Existing policy maintained; full promise not delivered
📊 Overall Government Efficiency Score (2024)
A
Labour Market
Excellent
D
Housing
Critical Failure
C+
Healthcare
Needs Reform
B−
Fiscal Policy
Improving
A−
Public Safety
Top EU performer

Scores based on: (a) trend direction, (b) EU benchmark comparison, (c) government target delivery. Not an official rating.

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