MigrantoSlovenian Diaspora
78.8K Slovenes live abroad — the #156 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 66% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Austria | 25669 |
| Croatia | 17559 |
| Serbia | 9115 |
| Canada | 6412 |
| Italy | 6049 |
| Australia | 5483 |
| Bosnia | 1733 |
| Montenegro | 1609 |
| Luxembourg | 692 |
| Argentina | 580 |
| Denmark | 556 |
| Hungary | 536 |
| Norway | 487 |
| Slovakia | 413 |
| Colombia | 353 |
| North Macedonia | 256 |
| Brazil | 227 |
| Bulgaria | 177 |
| Greece | 138 |
| Finland | 120 |
| Liechtenstein | 114 |
| Iceland | 106 |
| Malta | 106 |
| Venezuela | 91 |
| Portugal | 69 |
| Central African Republic | 47 |
| Estonia | 41 |
| Guinea | 24 |
| Cyprus | 14 |
| Latvia | 11 |
| Lithuania | 11 |
| Bolivia | 10 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 83%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Slovenia.
Austria is the primary destination for emigrants
Austria attracts 33% of all emigrants from Slovenia, while the second-largest destination receives just 22%.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
4 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Denmark, Norway, Brazil — Denmark rose from outside the top 20 to rank #11.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 112702 |
| 1995 | 124463 |
| 2000 | 107988 |
| 2005 | 94891 |
| 2010 | 91568 |
| 2015 | 91655 |
| 2020 | 81068 |
| 2024 | 78808 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Austria | Croatia | Serbia | Canada | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18809 | 29943 | 14400 | 4692 | 27632 |
| 1995 | 20886 | 26764 | 27664 | 6414 | 25455 |
| 2000 | 22837 | 20724 | 16302 | 8792 | 22694 |
| 2005 | 16333 | 20094 | 12820 | 9443 | 20526 |
| 2010 | 18764 | 19463 | 11268 | 8604 | 18094 |
| 2015 | 21691 | 19587 | 10272 | 8388 | 16033 |
| 2020 | 24792 | 18432 | 9382 | 7154 | 6689 |
| 2024 | 25669 | 17559 | 9115 | 6412 | 6049 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Slovenia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Slovenia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Slovenes move to?
Most Slovenes have moved to Austria, Croatia and Serbia — these three countries account for about 66% of all Slovenes living abroad.
How many Slovenes live abroad?
Around 78.8K Slovenes live abroad, making it the #156-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Slovenia lives abroad?
About 4% of the population of Slovenia lives abroad — that's 78.8K out of a total population of 2.1M.
How has emigration from Slovenia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Slovenia has fallen from 91.7K to 78.8K people, a decline of about 14%.
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