Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Slovenia
Slovenia: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 455.91 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
455.91 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
28th
of 47 countries
All-time high
533 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1990
All-time low
445.7 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Slovenia, 1990–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2025, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Slovenia stood at 455.91 Thousand heads (animals).
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Slovenia peaked at 533 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990 and was at its lowest, 445.7 Thousand heads (animals), in 1997.
That places Slovenia 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Slovenia, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 533 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1991 | 484 Thousand heads (animals) | -9.2% |
| 1992 | 504 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 478 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 477 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 496 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 486 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 445.7 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 453.1 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 471.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 500 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 477.1 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 473.2 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 450.2 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 451.1 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 479.58 Thousand heads (animals) | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 469.98 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 472.88 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 470.15 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 462.3 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 460.06 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 460.58 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 468.25 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 484.07 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 488.6 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 479.61 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 476.81 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 483.07 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 485.61 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 482.62 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 464.91 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 456.05 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 453.89 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 455.91 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
Slovenia compared with similar countries
- Slovenia's 455.91 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883 Thousand heads (animals), 52% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Slovenia's 455.91 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,367 Thousand heads (animals), 33% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 482.82 Thousand heads (animals) | 445.7 Thousand heads (animals) | 533 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 471.75 Thousand heads (animals) | 450.2 Thousand heads (animals) | 500 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
| 2010s | 473.35 Thousand heads (animals) | 460.06 Thousand heads (animals) | 488.6 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 466.5 Thousand heads (animals) | 453.89 Thousand heads (animals) | 485.61 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
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- Population density 81.05 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 66,504 people (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Slovenia?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Slovenia was 455.91 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 533 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 445.7 Thousand heads (animals) in 1997.
- How does Slovenia rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Slovenia ranks 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Slovenia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Animal populations by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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