Novo mesto
Annual PM2.5 was 14 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. For Novo mesto, car density was 606 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the end of 2024. The population of Novo mesto, in Slovenia, was 38,678 at the start of 2026.
Who Novo mesto may suit
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Population and city profile
The city covered 236 km² in 2026. Population density was 163 people per km² in 2024.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per 1,000 residents | 606 cars/1000 residents | 2026-07-142024 | Official sourceSURS PxWeb table 2640010S Source-backed value · place |
| City area | 236 km2 | 2026-07-12Fresh | Official sourceSURS municipality population and area 2026 Source-backed value |
| Population density | 163 people/km² | 2026-07-142024 | Official sourceSURS PxWeb table 2640010S Source-backed value · place |
| Population | 38,678 people | 2026-07-12Fresh | Official sourceSURS municipality population and area 2026 Source-backed value |
Work and income
The unemployment rate was 9.8% in 2016.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 9.8 %country median 9.8% — about the same | 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 | 14 µg/m³country median 13.5 — 4% above | 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 Novo mesto?
The unemployment rate is 9.8 %. 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 Novo mesto?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 14 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 Novo mesto?
The published population is 38,678 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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