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Living in Kanal

In 2016, the unemployment rate was 9.8%. The population of Kanal, in Slovenia, was 5,047 at the start of 2026.

Which Slovenia-wide rules apply when you move to Kanal?

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 Kanal yet. Slovenia has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Kanal?

The unemployment rate is 9.8 % (2016). Source: Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures7

Unemployment across cities in SloveniaUnemployment in Kanal is 9.8%. 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%146–826 cities: 8% to under 10%268–10Kanal 9.8%20 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)1,728 EUR/month31 Dec 2022pxweb.stat.si8Official
Unemployment rate9.8 %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 Kanal. 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 Kanal. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kanal. 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 Kanal.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Kanal?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 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
Kanal average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Kanal average monthly precipitation, mm0459013518082838490113109100103166150172124JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Kanal average monthly sunshine, hours0801602403201061321741932362583032872011509896JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Kanal annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52512.0PM2.5µg/m³

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024air.discomap.eea.europa.eu1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.2 · Feb 10 · Mar 14.3 · Apr 18.4 · May 23 · Jun 27.1 · Jul 29.5 · Aug 29.7 · Sep 24.3 · Oct 18.9 · Nov 13.5 · Dec 9.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.8 · Feb -0.5 · Mar 2.9 · Apr 6.5 · May 10.9 · Jun 14.7 · Jul 16.4 · Aug 16.3 · Sep 12.4 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 4.6 · Dec 0 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.2 · Feb 4.3 · Mar 8.2 · Apr 12.2 · May 16.8 · Jun 20.9 · Jul 22.8 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 17.6 · Oct 13.1 · Nov 8.5 · Dec 4.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 82 · Feb 82.5 · Mar 84 · Apr 89.8 · May 112.9 · Jun 109.3 · Jul 99.8 · Aug 102.7 · Sep 166 · Oct 149.9 · Nov 171.8 · Dec 123.8 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 105.9 · Feb 131.5 · Mar 173.7 · Apr 192.9 · May 235.6 · Jun 258.4 · Jul 303 · Aug 287.4 · Sep 200.7 · Oct 150.3 · Nov 98.2 · Dec 96.1 hours31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Slovenia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

The city covered 147 km² in 2026. Population density was 35 people per km² in 2026.

How many people live in Kanal?

The published population was 5,047 people in January 2026. Source: SURS municipality population and area 202611

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Kanal residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.6%Foreign residents 9.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents698 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2024SURS PxWeb table 2640010S11Official
City area147 km²1 Jan 2026SURS municipality population and area 202611Official
Foreign residents47231 Dec 2021Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS)10Official · place/municipality
Population density35 people/km²1 Jan 2026SURS PxWeb table 2640010S11Official
Population5,047 people1 Jan 2026SURS municipality population and area 202611Official

International community in Kanal

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 - TOTAL472100.0%
Countries of former Yugoslavia37278.8%
EU countries7115.0%
Other European countries153.2%
Other countries143.0%

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
Population5,047100.0%
Citizens of the Republic of Slovenia4,76394.4%
Foreign citizens2845.6%

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

Is Kanal 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 employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents47231 Dec 2021Official source · Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS)
Population5,047 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SURS municipality population and area 2026
Median gross salary (regional)1,728 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Official source · pxweb.stat.si
Unemployment rate9.8 %31 Dec 2016Official source · Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu
Cars per 1,000 residents698 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 Kanal 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.

Open the official coverage guide
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 Kanal?

The published population was 5,047 people in January 2026. Source: SURS municipality population and area 2026.

Is the air quality good in Kanal?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 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 Kanal?

The unemployment rate is 9.8 % (2016). Source: Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures.

What is the typical salary around Kanal?

The median gross salary is 1,728 EUR/month. Source: pxweb.stat.si.

How many foreign residents live in Kanal?

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

Is Kanal a good place to live?

Kanal 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 Kanal?

The official country of birth distribution records 472 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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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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