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Living in Ljubljana

Ljubljana is the national capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana had a population of 302,826 at the start of 2026. The city had 60 schools in 2024. Car density was 541 vehicles per 1,000 residents in 2024.

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

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

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in SloveniaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Ljubljana.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Living space averaged 30.7 m² per person at the start of 2021. The city had 129,816 dwellings in 2021.

How much does it cost to rent in Ljubljana?

Average net cold rent is 20.83 EUR/m² per month (2004), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 20.83 EUR/m²/month · Eurostat3
What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Ljubljana recurring monthly costs, € per month€585Private kindergarten€270Utilities, 85 m² flat€47Fitness club€38Internet, 60 Mbps€37Transport pass€16Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly47.08 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana15Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Col Groceries Index Basket Eur Month66.9 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited38.05 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana15Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly585.1 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana15Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant14.5 EUR31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana15Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB15.69 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana15Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass37 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home270.4 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana15Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings129,816 dwellings1 Jan 2021Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana9Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)20.83 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2004Eurostat3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 1,250 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 20.83 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: 2004

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 5.5% in 2024. The employment rate was 69.1% in 2024. Average monthly gross earnings were €2,734.77 in 2024.

What is the unemployment rate in Ljubljana?

The unemployment rate is 5.5 % (2024). Source: Labour market - cities and greater cities8

Unemployment across cities in SloveniaUnemployment in Ljubljana is 5.5%. 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%24–6Ljubljana 5.5%14 cities: 6% to under 8%146–826 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
Average gross earnings2,735 EUR/month2024Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana9Official
Employment rate69.1 %2024Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana9Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,115 EUR/month31 Dec 2022pxweb.stat.si10Official
Unemployment rate5.5 %country median 10.1%31 Dec 2024Labour market - cities and greater cities8Official
Unemployment rate over time10 published observations, 2015–2024
Unemployment rate in Ljubljana by year, %4.9%7.9%10.9%13.9%201520172019202120245.5%%

Unemployment rate fell 58.5% between 2015 and 2024, from 13.3% to 5.5%.

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ljubljana. 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
Register Search jobs
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ljubljana. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools60 schools2024SI official material for city_area_km214Official

Mobility and administration

A monthly transport pass was estimated at €37 in August 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Public transport monthly pass37 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Eurostat5Official

Language courses and integration in Ljubljana

1 exact course-location record is linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

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Exact city-linked record checked 2026-08-10. Provider-supplied records are supplemental and are not presented as official accreditation.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 1°C in January and 21.8°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 67 mm in January and 121.8 mm in July. Annual PM2.5 was 12 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Ljubljana?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — SI 2025 PM2.5 exact station temporal replacement2

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
Ljubljana average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Ljubljana average monthly precipitation, mm0408012016067848397114125122124160150138104JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Ljubljana average monthly sunshine, hours075150225300731031561892322532882651761155655JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Ljubljana annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52512.0PM2.5104028.5NO₂µg/m³

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean28.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2013Eurostat4Official
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³country median 13.531 Dec 2025EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — SI 2025 PM2.5 exact station temporal replacement2Official
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 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent
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 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent
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 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent
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 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent
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 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent

Which nearby places are linked to Ljubljana?

Official and functional links appear before nearby-only places.

Kranj Satellite · 28.4 km1
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
1,728 offences per 100,000All offences · 2022source7
Celje Nearby Independent Place · 58.3 km6
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact

Cities of a similar size in Slovenia

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

All Slovenia cities
Maribor114,872 residentsKranj57,491 residentsKoper/Capodistria54,795 residentsCelje49,802 residentsNovo mesto38,678 residentsDomžale38,326 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 275 km² in 2026. Population density was 1,082 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Ljubljana?

The published population was 302,826 people in January 2026. Source: SURS municipality population and area 202614

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ljubljana residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport84.2%Foreign residents15.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents541 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2024SURS PxWeb table 2640010S14Official
City area275 km²1 Jan 2026SURS municipality population and area 202614Official
Foreign-resident share15.8 %1 Jul 2026SI official material for foreign_population_total11Official
Foreign residents47,913 people1 Jul 2026SI official material for foreign_population_total11Official
Population density1,082 people/km²1 Jan 2024SURS PxWeb table 2640010S14Official
Population302,826 people1 Jan 2026SURS municipality population and area 202614Official
Students as a share of residents3.4 %2024SI official material for city_area_km214Official
Foreign residents over time11 published observations, 2015–2026
Foreign residents in Ljubljana by year, residents22,25731,44240,62849,81320152017201920212023202647,913residents

Foreign residents rose 98.3% between 2015 and 2026, from 24,157 to 47,913.

International community in Ljubljana

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 - TOTAL65,414100.0%
Countries of former Yugoslavia48,95574.8%
EU countries10,49216.0%
Other countries3,2104.9%
Other European countries2,7574.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Population302,826100.0%
Citizens of the Republic of Slovenia254,91384.2%
Foreign citizens47,91315.8%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Is Ljubljana 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 worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–55%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–62%
Student32%strong on education, weak on safety · range 24–40%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Retirement43%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–54%
Foreign residents47,913 people1 Jul 2026Official source · SI official material for foreign_population_total
Population302,826 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SURS municipality population and area 2026
Average net rent (nettokalt)20.83 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2004Official source · Eurostat
Dwellings129,816 dwellings1 Jan 2021Official source · Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana
Average gross earnings2,735 EUR/month2024Official source · Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana
Employment rate69.1 %2024Official source · Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Living space per resident30.67 m²/person1 Jan 2021SI official material for g05_dwellings_total12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?

The published population was 302,826 people in January 2026. Source: SURS municipality population and area 2026.

How much does it cost to rent in Ljubljana?

Average net cold rent is 20.83 EUR/m² per month (2004), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 1,458 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Eurostat.

Is the air quality good in Ljubljana?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — SI 2025 PM2.5 exact station temporal replacement.

What is the unemployment rate in Ljubljana?

The unemployment rate is 5.5 % (2024). Source: Labour market - cities and greater cities.

What is the typical salary around Ljubljana?

The median gross salary is 2,115 EUR/month. Source: pxweb.stat.si.

How many foreign residents live in Ljubljana?

47,913 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: SI official material for foreign_population_total.

Is Ljubljana a good place to live?

Ljubljana 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.

Which nearby places are linked to Ljubljana?

Kranj, Celje are linked in the current source-backed set. The relationship label distinguishes administrative, metropolitan, commuting and distance-only links.

How many people born in First residence - TOTAL live in Ljubljana?

The official country of birth distribution records 65,414 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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  3. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-27
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  5. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  6. gisco-services.ec.europa.eu place coordinates gisco-services.ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-28
  7. kranj.si recorded crime data kranj.si · checked 2026-08-28
  8. Labour market - cities and greater cities ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-30
  9. Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana stat.si · checked 2026-07-16
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  1. SI official material for foreign_population_total pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-18
  2. SI official material for g05_dwellings_total pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-18
  3. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS) pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-08-08
  4. SURS municipality population and area 2026 pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-14
  5. Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana de.numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-26
  6. Numbeo numbeo.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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