Living in Ljubljana

In Ljubljana, the median gross salary is €2,115 a month (2022) and unemployment is 5.5% (2024).

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.

Last checked 2026-10-1520 sources

Population302,826people1 Jan 2026Official source · SURS municipality population and area 2026

Median gross salary2,115EUR/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Average monthly earnings (EUR) by municipalities, sex, year, earnings and measures

Average net rent20.83EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2004Official source · Eurostat

Unemployment rate5.5%country median 9.9% — 44% belowOfficial source · Labour market - cities and greater cities

Recorded crime4,016incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024Regional figureOfficial source · Kriminaliteta v Sloveniji v letu 2024 (Crime in Slovenia in 2024)

PM2.5, annual mean12µg/m³country median 13.5 — 11% belowOfficial source · EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — SI 2025 PM2.5 exact station temporal replacement

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 · Eurostat⁵

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€585

Utilities, 85 m² flat€270

Internet, 60 Mbps€57

Fitness club€47

Transport pass€37

Mobile plan, 10 GB€16

Supplemental estimate lane, not official statistics: Utilities, 85 m² flat, Private kindergarten, Fitness club, Mobile plan, 10 GB. The others are published prices.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Fitness club membership, monthly	47.08 EUR/month	31 Jul 2026	Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana¹⁸Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Grocery basket, monthly	66.9 EUR/month	3 Aug 2026	Numbeo¹⁹Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited	57.22 EUR/month	31 Oct 2026	Cenik fiksnih storitev in paketov (effective 2026-04-23)²Official · national market
Private kindergarten, monthly	585.1 EUR/month	31 Jul 2026	Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana¹⁸Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	14.5 EUR	31 Jul 2026	Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana¹⁸Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB	15.69 EUR/month	31 Jul 2026	Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana¹⁸Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass	37 EUR/month	1 Oct 2025	Price list of tickets for Ljubljana city public transport and integrated lines¹⁴Official
Basic utilities, 85 m² home	270.4 EUR/month	31 Jul 2026	Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana¹⁸Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings	129,816 dwellings	1 Jan 2021	Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana¹⁰Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)	20.83 EUR/m²/month	31 Dec 2004	Eurostat⁵Official

Is Ljubljana a good place to live?

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Remote worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–54%

Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on housing · range 44–60%

Student30%strong on education, weak on housing · range 22–38%

Family46%strong on family, weak on housing · range 37–55%

Retirement43%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–54%

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

Is rent affordable on a local salary?

A 60 m² flat at the published average rent is about 1,250 EUR a month, which is 59% of the published median gross salary of 2,115 (2022). Gross, not take-home, and before heating and operating charges.

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 typical salary in Ljubljana?

The median gross salary is 2,115 EUR/month (2022). The regional series (home-region basis, 2022) is a separate labelled row in the table.

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

Median gross salary: 2,115 EUR/month · Average monthly earnings (EUR) by municipalities, sex, year, earnings and measures¹
Median gross salary (regional): 2,115 EUR/month · 2026-08-27 · pxweb.stat.si¹⁵

What is the unemployment rate in Ljubljana?

The unemployment rate is 5.5 % (2024). Source: Labour market - cities and greater cities⁹

Unemployment across cities in SloveniaUnemployment in Ljubljana is 5.5%. Of 107 cities with data, 31 have unemployment of 8 to under 10%.

4–66–88–1010–1212–1414–1616–1818–2020–2222–24

Ljubljana 5.5%

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Average gross earnings	2,735 EUR/month	2024	Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana¹⁰Official
Public employment offices	3 count	15 Sept 2026	Employment Service of Slovenia — Ljubljana offices⁴Official
Employment rate	69.1 %	2024	Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana¹⁰Official
Median gross salary	2,115 EUR/month	31 Dec 2022	Average monthly earnings (EUR) by municipalities, sex, year, earnings and measures¹Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,115 EUR/month	31 Dec 2022	pxweb.stat.si¹⁵Official
Unemployment rate	5.5 %country median 9.9%	31 Dec 2024	Labour market - cities and greater cities⁹Official

Unemployment rate over time10 published observations, 2015–2024

4.9%

7.9%

10.9%

13.9%

5.5%20152017201920212024

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

What does a salary buy in Ljubljana?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Left over each month€252of €1,378 take-home

Rent
Utilities
Transport
Internet
Mobile
Left over

Line-by-line breakdown and sources

Each month	€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions.	€1,378
Rent, 60 m²€20.83/m² · official · Eurostat · 2004-12-31	− €1,250
Public transport pass€37 · official · Price list of tickets for Ljubljana city public transport and integrated lines · 2025-10-01	− €37
Utilities, 85 m²€270 · market price · Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana · 2026-07-31	− €270
Internet€57 · official · Cenik fiksnih storitev in paketov (effective 2026-04-23) · 2026-10-31	− €57
Mobile plan€16 · market price · Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana · 2026-07-31	− €16
Left over	-€252

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Public employment offices in Ljubljana

Employment Service of Slovenia lists 3 public employment offices in Ljubljana (checked 2026-09-16). Use the official office finder for addresses and appointments; registration and job search are also available online through the national service below.

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Zavod Republike Slovenije za zaposlovanje (ESS)

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The office count comes from the service's own directory. Individual addresses and opening hours are not listed here yet. Sources checked through 16 Sept 2026.

Family and education

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Schools	60 schools	2024	Official statistics: city area¹⁷Official
Public language course providers	1 count	31 Aug 2026	Official public language-service provider/location register¹¹Official

School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 15. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: Smernice za vključevanje otrok, učencev in dijakov iz drugih jezikovnih in kulturnih okolij (Guidelines for inclusion of learners from other linguistic/cultural environments) + Slovenian as L2 adaptation. How to enrol a child (gov.si).

A country-wide rule for Slovenia; Ljubljana's school authority applies it locally.

Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.

Safety

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents	4,016 incidents per 100,000	31 Dec 2024	Kriminaliteta v Sloveniji v letu 2024 (Crime in Slovenia in 2024)⁸Official · regional context

Mobility and administration

A monthly public-transport pass cost €37 at the operator's published fare in October 2025.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Public transport monthly pass	37 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Eurostat⁷Official

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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1verified local records

1publicly funded course provider

Javni zavod Cene Štupar — Center za izobraževanje Ljubljana

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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 replacement³

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

0°

4°-2°

7°-1°

12°2°

17°6°

22°11°

26°14°

28°16°

22°12°

16°8°

10°4°

4°-1°

JFMAMJJASOND

Night-time low to daytime high

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm

114

125

122

124

160

150

138

104

JFMAMJJASOND

Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours

103

156

189

232

253

288

265

176

115

JFMAMJJASOND

hours

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³

PM2.512WHO 5 · EU 25

NO₂28.5WHO 10 · EU 40

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
NO₂ — annual mean	28.5 µg/m³	31 Dec 2013	Eurostat⁶Official
PM2.5 — annual mean	12 µg/m³country median 13.5	31 Dec 2025	EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — SI 2025 PM2.5 exact station temporal replacement³Official
Average daytime high by month	Jan 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 °C	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV²⁰Independent
Average night-time low by month	Jan -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 °C	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV²⁰Independent
Average temperature by month	Jan 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 °C	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV²⁰Independent
Average precipitation by month	Jan 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 mm	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV²⁰Independent
Average sunshine by month	Jan 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 hours	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV²⁰Independent

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 2026¹⁷

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

By nationality

National passport84.2%
Foreign residents15.8%

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Cars per 1,000 residents	541 cars/1000 residents	31 Dec 2024	SURS PxWeb table 2640010S¹⁷Official
City area	275 km²	1 Jan 2026	SURS municipality population and area 2026¹⁷Official
Foreign-resident share	15.8 %	1 Jul 2026	Official statistics: foreign residents¹³Official
Foreign residents	47,913 people	1 Jul 2026	Official statistics: foreign residents¹³Official
Population density	1,082 people/km²	1 Jan 2024	SURS PxWeb table 2640010S¹⁷Official
Population	302,826 people	1 Jan 2026	SURS municipality population and area 2026¹⁷Official
Students as a share of residents	3.4 %	2024	Official statistics: city area¹⁷Official

Foreign residents over time11 published observations, 2015–2026

22,257

31,442

40,628

49,813

47,913201520172019202120232026

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 group	People	Share
First residence - TOTAL	65,414	100.0%
Countries of former Yugoslavia	48,955	74.8%
EU countries	10,492	16.0%
Other countries	3,210	4.9%
Other European countries	2,757	4.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹⁶

Citizenship

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

Published group	People	Share
Population	302,826	100.0%
Citizens of the Republic of Slovenia	254,913	84.2%
Foreign citizens	47,913	15.8%

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

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Living space per resident	30.67 m²/person	1 Jan 2021	Official statistics: dwellings¹²Official

Alternatives for people set on Ljubljana

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Maribor as a Ljubljana alternative in the same country

Better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

Rent: €2.70/m² Maribor vs €20.83/m² Ljubljana−87%
Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,089 Maribor vs 4,016 Ljubljana−48%
Unemployment: 7.7% Maribor vs 5.5% Ljubljana+40%
Residents: 114,872 Maribor vs 302,826 Ljubljana−62%
Median gross pay, region: €1,821 Maribor vs €2,115 Ljubljana−14%
Foreign residents: 17.7% Maribor vs 15.8% Ljubljana+12%
Transport pass: €36 Maribor vs €37 Ljubljanasame level

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Vilnius as a Ljubljana alternative in another country

Better on 3 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Rent and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

Rent: €12.16/m² (2024) Vilnius vs €20.83/m² (2004) Ljubljanano percentage
Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,929 (2025) Vilnius vs 4,016 (2024) Ljubljanano percentage
Basic utilities, 85 m²: €199 Vilnius vs €270 Ljubljana−26%
A meal out: €12 Vilnius vs €15 Ljubljana−17%
Annual PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³ Vilnius vs 12.0 µg/m³ Ljubljana−8%

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Alternative cities in Slovenia

Other cities in Slovenia to compare with Ljubljana, nearest in population first.

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Maribor114,872 residents Kranj57,491 residents Koper/Capodistria54,795 residents Celje49,802 residents Novo mesto38,678 residents Domžale38,326 residents

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Ljubljana in rankings

#1 of 18 in Cities with lowest unemployment in Slovenia #1 of 18 in Largest cities in Slovenia

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ljubljana when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

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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?

What is the typical salary in Ljubljana?

The median gross salary is 2,115 EUR/month (2022). The regional series (home-region basis, 2022) is a separate labelled row in the table. Source: Average monthly earnings (EUR) by municipalities, sex, year, earnings and measures.

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.

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.

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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Average monthly earnings (EUR) by municipalities, sex, year, earnings and measures pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-09-14
Cenik fiksnih storitev in paketov (effective 2026-04-23) telemach.si · checked 2026-10-11
EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — SI 2025 PM2.5 exact station temporal replacement EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-29
Employment Service of Slovenia — Ljubljana offices Employment Service of Slovenia · ess.gov.si · checked 2026-09-15
Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-27
Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
Kriminaliteta v Sloveniji v letu 2024 (Crime in Slovenia in 2024) policija.si · checked 2026-10-03
Labour market - cities and greater cities ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-30
Mean age on 1 July for Municipality of Ljubljana stat.si · checked 2026-07-16

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Official public language-service provider/location register gov.si · checked 2026-09-15
Official statistics: dwellings pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-18
Official statistics: foreign residents pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-18
Price list of tickets for Ljubljana city public transport and integrated lines lpp.si · checked 2026-10-11
pxweb.stat.si pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-08-27
Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS) pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-08-08
SURS municipality population and area 2026 pxweb.stat.si · checked 2026-07-14
Lebenshaltungskosten in Ljubljana de.numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-26
Numbeo numbeo.com · checked 2026-08-03
WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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