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Social and demographic challenges in Slovenia

Overview

Slovenia is facing several distinct social and demographic issues. Recent data indicates a sharp rise in population stress levels, with approximately 44% of the population reporting frequent stress. This represents a 13-percentage-point increase from the previous year, surpassing both European and global averages. Primary drivers for this stress include work, health, and family concerns.

Additionally, the country is dealing with significant levels of housing vacancy and skepticism toward scientific institutions. Data shows that Slovenia has one of the highest proportions of unoccupied dwellings among OECD countries, often due to elderly owners being unable or unwilling to rent out family homes. Furthermore, nearly half of the population perceives scientists as narrow-minded, a rate significantly higher than the European average.

Entities

Slovenia · Institute for Strategic Solutions · Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia · National Institute of Public Health · OECD

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Slovenia faces high levels of vacant housing and low trust in scientists

    Slovenia reports high levels of scientific skepticism compared to EU averages and faces significant housing issues with high numbers of unoccupied dwellings due to emotional attachment and legal fears.

  2. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Slovenia reports sharp rise in population stress levels

    Stress levels in Slovenia have risen to 44% of the population, up from 31% last year, surpassing European and global averages. Work is cited as the leading cause of stress.

Sources

delo.si · slovenskenovice.si