Nova Gorica
Car density was 658 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 12 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Nova Gorica is in Slovenia; its population was 31,781 at the start of 2026.
Who Nova Gorica may suit
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Population and city profile
The city covered 280 km² in 2026. Population density was 114 people per km² in 2026.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per 1,000 residents | 658 cars/1000 residents | 2026-07-142024 | Official sourceSURS PxWeb table 2640010S Source-backed value · place |
| City area | 280 km2 | 2026-07-12Fresh | Official sourceSURS municipality population and area 2026 Source-backed value |
| Population density | 114 people/km² | 2026-07-14Fresh | Official sourceSURS PxWeb table 2640010S Source-backed value · place |
| Population | 31,781 people | 2026-07-12Fresh | Official sourceSURS municipality population and area 2026 Source-backed value |
Work and income
The unemployment rate was 9.6% in 2016.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 9.6 %country median 9.8% — 2% below | 2026-07-272016 | Official sourcePersons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures Source-backed value |
Climate and air quality
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 12 µg/m³country median 13.5 — 11% below | 2026-07-292024 | Official sourceEEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — SI 2024 PM2.5 station data Source-backed value |
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
What is the unemployment rate in Nova Gorica?
The unemployment rate is 9.6 %. Source: Persons in employment, registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates by municipalities, sex, year and measures, checked 2026-07-27.
Is the air quality good in Nova Gorica?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — SI 2024 PM2.5 station data, checked 2026-07-29.
How many people live in Nova Gorica?
The published population is 31,781 people. Source: SURS municipality population and area 2026, checked 2026-07-12.
Cities of a similar size in Slovenia
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Sources
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