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Current Demographic Developments

A curated overview of verified demographic developments, European trends and institutional data that help explain Slovenia’s future in a wider European context.

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A concise overview of demographic developments relevant to fertility, ageing, labour force trends and public systems.

Institute for Demographic Future and Ona-On establish strategic partnership
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Partnership · Slovenia · June 2026

Institute for Demographic Future and Ona-On establish strategic partnership

The Institute for Demographic Future (IDF) and Ona-On, a Slovenian platform dedicated to serious introductions and the formation of partner relationships, have established a strategic partnership focused on demographic awareness, social connectedness and the importance of high-quality interpersonal relationships for Slovenia’s future development.

The partnership marks an important step in connecting research, social insight and practical experience in the field of demographic change. Stable partnerships, family connectedness, intergenerational cooperation and social inclusion are among the foundations of a society’s long-term demographic resilience.

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Rural depopulation in Slovenia: Kočevje and Kostel record the highest number of uninhabited settlements
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Slovenia · regional demography · 14 June 2026

Rural depopulation in Slovenia: Kočevje and Kostel record the highest number of uninhabited settlements

The figure of 58 uninhabited settlements raises important questions about spatial development, municipal services and long-term demographic resilience.

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When regions run out of people: lessons from Australia for demographic planning
Australia · regional demography · 11 June 2026

When regions run out of people: lessons from Australia for demographic planning

Tasmania shows how low population growth, youth out-migration and ageing can combine into a long-term regional challenge.

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Four Demographic Youth Incubator programme workshops completed at the Ptuj Youth and Culture Centre
Programme implementation · Ptuj · 2026

Four Demographic Youth Incubator programme workshops completed at the Ptuj Youth and Culture Centre

The Institute completed four workshops at the Ptuj Youth and Culture Centre with 73 young participants and strong evaluation results.

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Pilot Demographic Youth Incubator programme workshop completed at Celje Youth Centre
Pilot workshop · Celje · 2026

Pilot Demographic Youth Incubator programme workshop completed at Celje Youth Centre

The Institute completed a pilot workshop at Celje Youth Centre with 22 students and an average evaluation score of 9.36/10.

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EU population projected to decline by 53 million by 2100
EUROSTAT · 16 APRIL 2026

Eurostat: EU population projected to decline by 53 million by 2100

New projections point to long-term population decline, an ageing society and a shrinking working-age population across the EU.

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Only 23.4% of EU households had children
EUROSTAT · 13 MAY 2026

Eurostat: only 23.4% of EU households had children

The data show that demographic change is visible not only in fertility rates, but also in household structure and family life.

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EU fertility fell to the lowest level since records began
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EU fertility fell to the lowest level since records began

Eurostat reports that the EU total fertility rate reached 1.34 live births per woman in 2024.

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Europe expects a major rise in long-term care needs by 2050
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Europe expects a major rise in long-term care needs by 2050

The European Commission warns that population ageing will significantly increase the need for long-term care.

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France records more deaths than births for the first time since World War Two
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France records more deaths than births for the first time since World War Two

According to INSEE data, France recorded a historic demographic shift in 2025.

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ECB: labour force growth in the euro area is driven by older and foreign workers
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ECB: labour force growth in the euro area is driven by older and foreign workers

The ECB analysis shows that recent labour force growth has been supported by older workers, migration and educational structure.

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Why current developments matter

FertilityLow fertility reshapes the future age structure and the size of active generations.
CarePopulation ageing increases pressure on health care, long-term care and local communities.
LabourDemographic shifts directly affect the labour force and long-term economic development.
Slovenia in EuropeSlovenia’s challenges are part of a wider European transformation and require comparative understanding.

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