Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Slovenia
Slovenia: Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians was 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Slovenia, 1998–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Per 1 000 inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2024, ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Slovenia stood at 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Slovenia peaked at 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.13 Per 1 000 inhabitants, in 1999.
Slovenia ranks 27th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Slovenia, year by year
| Year | Per 1 000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.19 Per 1 000 inhabitants | — |
| 1999 | 2.13 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 2.15 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 2.17 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 2.23 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 2.25 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 2.3 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 2.35 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 2.36 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 2.39 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 2.4 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 2.41 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 2.43 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 2.49 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 2.54 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 2.63 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 2.77 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 2.83 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 3.01 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 3.1 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 3.18 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 3.26 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 3.3 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 3.34 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 3.37 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 3.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.0% |
Slovenia compared with similar countries
- Slovenia's 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.36 Per 1 000 inhabitants, 82% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Slovenia's 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.98 Per 1 000 inhabitants, 90% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.16 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.13 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.19 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.3 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.15 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.41 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.82 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.43 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.26 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.42 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.3 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovenia
More work & labour data for Slovenia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2522 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2749 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.92 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3442 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,335 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 606.77 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 773.01 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 859.02 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,632 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Slovenia?
- Ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Slovenia was 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians recorded in Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2024.
- What is the lowest ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.13 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 1999.
- How does Slovenia rank for ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians?
- Slovenia ranks 27th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Slovenia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on physicians ageing across large regions (TL2), and small regions (TL3) where available. Data definition and source Doctors (physicians) are usually generalists who assume responsibility for the provision of continuing care to individuals and families, or specialists such as paediatricians, obstetricians/gynaecologists, psychiatrists, medical specialists and surgical specialists. Age groups cover total, 55–64, and 65 years and over. Data is collected from Eurostat (reg_hlth) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.