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Living in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec

Dobrova - Polhov Gradec had 8,068 residents at the start of 2026 and is a city in Slovenia. Car density was 601 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the end of 2024.

Which Slovenia-wide rules apply when you move to Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Dobrova - Polhov Gradec yet. Slovenia has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

The unemployment rate is 6.9 % (2016). Source: Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures7

Unemployment across cities in SloveniaUnemployment in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec is 6.9%. Of 86 cities with data, 26 have unemployment of 8 to under 10%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Slovenia per band2 cities: 4% to under 6%24–614 cities: 6% to under 8%146–8Dobrova - Polhov Gradec 6.9%26 cities: 8% to under 10%268–1020 cities: 10% to under 12%2010–1210 cities: 12% to under 14%1012–148 cities: 14% to under 16%814–162 cities: 16% to under 18%216–183 cities: 18% to under 20%318–201 city: 20% to under 22%120–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,704 EUR/month31 Dec 2022pxweb.stat.si8Official
Unemployment rate6.9 %country median 10.1%31 Dec 2016Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Dobrova - Polhov Gradec. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Employment Service of Slovenia — Public employment service

Zavod Republike Slovenije za zaposlovanje (ESS)

Job SearchRegistration

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Dobrova - Polhov Gradec. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Initial Integration of Migrants (ZIP) — Slovenian language and society — Integration course

Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Support and Integration of Migrants

For third-country nationals.

SloveneIn Personfree

Slovene as a second and foreign language — breakthrough level A1 — Job-related language course

Employment Service of Slovenia

For registered unemployed foreign citizens, third-country nationals, EU citizens.

SloveneCEFR pre-A1–A1In Personfree
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: air.discomap.eea.europa.eu1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Dobrova - Polhov Gradec average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Dobrova - Polhov Gradec average monthly precipitation, mm0408012016067848397114125122124160150138104JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Dobrova - Polhov Gradec average monthly sunshine, hours075150225300731031561892322532882651761155655JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Dobrova - Polhov Gradec annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52515.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024air.discomap.eea.europa.eu1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.1 · Feb 7 · Mar 12.3 · Apr 17.2 · May 21.8 · Jun 25.8 · Jul 27.9 · Aug 27.6 · Sep 21.8 · Oct 16.1 · Nov 9.6 · Dec 4.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.7 · Feb -1.2 · Mar 2.4 · Apr 6.3 · May 10.6 · Jun 14.4 · Jul 16 · Aug 15.9 · Sep 11.7 · Oct 7.9 · Nov 3.9 · Dec -0.9 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1 · Feb 2.6 · Mar 7.1 · Apr 11.6 · May 16.1 · Jun 20 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 21.3 · Sep 16.1 · Oct 11.4 · Nov 6.4 · Dec 1.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 67 · Feb 83.9 · Mar 82.9 · Apr 96.8 · May 114.2 · Jun 125.4 · Jul 121.8 · Aug 124 · Sep 159.5 · Oct 150 · Nov 137.9 · Dec 104.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 72.6 · Feb 102.5 · Mar 155.6 · Apr 188.7 · May 232.3 · Jun 253.2 · Jul 288.4 · Aug 264.6 · Sep 175.6 · Oct 115.3 · Nov 56.3 · Dec 55.1 hours31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Slovenia

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Population and city profile

The city covered 118 km² in 2026.

How many people live in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

The published population was 8,068 people in January 2026. Source: SURS municipality population and area 202611

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Dobrova - Polhov Gradec residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.3%Foreign residents 4.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents601 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2024SURS PxWeb table 2640010S11Official
City area118 km²1 Jan 2026SURS municipality population and area 202611Official
Foreign residents38331 Dec 2021Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS)10Official · place/municipality
Population density68 people/km²1 Jan 2024SURS PxWeb table 2640010S11Official
Population8,068 people1 Jan 2026SURS municipality population and area 202611Official

International community in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Foreign-born population by municipality, 2021; source-native FIRST RESIDENCE groups · 2021

Published groupPeopleShare
First residence - TOTAL383100.0%
Countries of former Yugoslavia26970.2%
EU countries7619.8%
Other countries287.3%
Other European countries102.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Citizenship

Population by municipality, half-year 2026H1, sex total; source-native citizenship status measures · 2026H1

Published groupPeopleShare
Population8,068100.0%
Citizens of the Republic of Slovenia7,75696.1%
Foreign citizens3123.9%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Is Dobrova - Polhov Gradec a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student54%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents38331 Dec 2021Official source · Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS)
Population8,068 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SURS municipality population and area 2026
Median gross salary (regional)1,704 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Official source · pxweb.stat.si
Unemployment rate6.9 %31 Dec 2016Official source · Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures
PM2.5 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu
Cars per 1,000 residents601 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2024Official source · SURS PxWeb table 2640010S
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

The published population was 8,068 people in January 2026. Source: SURS municipality population and area 2026.

Is the air quality good in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: air.discomap.eea.europa.eu.

What is the unemployment rate in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

The unemployment rate is 6.9 % (2016). Source: Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures.

What is the typical salary around Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

The median gross salary is 1,704 EUR/month. Source: pxweb.stat.si.

How many foreign residents live in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

383 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS).

Is Dobrova - Polhov Gradec a good place to live?

Dobrova - Polhov Gradec may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in First residence - TOTAL live in Dobrova - Polhov Gradec?

The official country of birth distribution records 383 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Dobrova - Polhov Gradec, Slovenia: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/si/dobrova-polhov-gradec/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Dobrova - Polhov Gradec, Slovenia: salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. air.discomap.eea.europa.eu air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-26
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-27
  8. pxweb.stat.si pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-08-27
  9. SI official material for foreign_population_total pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-18
  10. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS) pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-08-08
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  1. SURS municipality population and area 2026 pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-14

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