Slovenia · Europe
How many people die in Slovenia every day?
In Slovenia, about 60 people die every day, roughly one death every 24 minutes. That is about 22,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 136th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 81.3 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
60
Deaths per year
22,000
Life expectancy
81.3 years
Population
2,119,675
Death rate
10.4 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Slovenia
81.3
World avg
72.8
+8.5 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Slovenia
10.4
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Slovenia by time period
| Per hour | 2.5 |
| Per day | 60 |
| Per week | 422 |
| Per month | 1,833 |
| Per year | 22,000 |
What people die of in Slovenia
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Slovenia in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 16.4% of all deaths, about 9.7 a day. It was followed by stroke and lung cancer.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have increased about 9-fold since 2000, from about 72 to 665 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 3,533 | 9.7 | 16.4% | +4% |
| 2 | Stroke | 1,934 | 5.3 | 9% | -8% |
| 3 | Lung cancer | 1,291 | 3.5 | 6% | +35% |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 893 | 2.4 | 4.1% | +113% |
| 5 | Falls | 876 | 2.4 | 4.1% | +143% |
| 6 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 760 | 2.1 | 3.5% | +16% |
| 7 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 665 | 1.8 | 3.1% | +824% |
| 8 | COVID-19 | 648 | 1.8 | 3% | n/a |
| 9 | Prostate cancer | 641 | 1.8 | 3% | +147% |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 523 | 1.4 | 2.4% | +29% |
Deaths in Slovenia since 2000
WHO estimates that about 21,545 people died in Slovenia in 2023, 18% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 18,322 deaths |
| 2010 | 18,248 deaths |
| 2019 | 20,002 deaths |
| 2023 | 21,545 deaths |
Life expectancy in Slovenia since 1950
A baby born in Slovenia in 1950 could expect to live about 61.8 years. By 2023 that had risen to 81.6, a gain of 19.8 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 61.8 years |
| 1980 | 71.8 years |
| 2000 | 75.8 years |
| 2010 | 79.3 years |
| 2019 | 81 years |
| 2023 | 81.6 years |
Slovenia compared with similar countries in Europe
Among the 36 countries in Europe on this site, Slovenia ranks 13th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 60 | 81.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| North Macedonia | 60 | 75.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Latvia | 79 | 75.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Lithuania | 115 | 75.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Albania | 60 | 76.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 104 | 77.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Slovenia every day?
In Slovenia, about 60 people die every day, or roughly one death every 24 minutes. That adds up to about 22,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Slovenia?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Slovenia. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 16.4% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Slovenia?
Life expectancy at birth in Slovenia is 81.3 years, 8.5 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 27th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Slovenia high?
Slovenia records about 10.4 deaths per 1,000 people each year, above the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.