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Demographic trends are not opinions. They are facts.
And facts require understanding, not ignoring.
Fertility is not falling despite progress. It is falling together with it.
Explore the dataSLOVENIA · INDEPENDENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Institute for Demographic Future
Slovenia is facing the greatest demographic transformation of the modern era.
Fertility is not falling despite progress. It is falling together with it.
Data sources: SURS · Eurostat · IMAD | Registered institute in Slovenia | EU Transparency Register: 8705364103985-08
1.52
Fertility rate
–4,631
Natural increase 2024
22.3%
Population aged 65+
2,124,000
Population of Slovenia
Slovenia is changing demographically faster than ever before.
Fewer births. More older people. Negative natural increase since 2017. The Institute for Demographic Future collects, explains and contextualises these data — for the public, decision-makers and future generations.
Institute Original Research
Developing original demographic theories and models
Adaptive Demography Theory and Beyond 2.1 are original research frameworks developed by the Institute for Demographic Future. They connect long-term demographic projections, reproductive participation and the question of how European societies can prepare for the future in time.
Foundations of the Institute
Mission
We research, analyse and explain Slovenia’s demographic trends and their impact on society, individuals and the future.
Vision
To become a leading independent demographic centre in the region, using data, knowledge and innovation to contribute to a better future for all generations.
Purpose
To strengthen demographic understanding and encourage thoughtful decisions through a scientific and responsible communication approach.
Our Projects
Demographic Youth Incubator
Workshops for young people that ask the right questions about the future — not instead of them, but together with them.
Open projectLove Is Your Power
A project about relationships, identity and personal loyalty to oneself. For those seeking maturity, honesty and deeper meaning.
Open projectDemographic Time Machine
What will your municipality look like in 20 years? An analytical system for understanding demographic futures.
Open project#PreštejmoSe
How many are we? How many will we be? An initiative for connection and responsible demographic future.
Open projectCurrent
Partnership
Institute for Demographic Future and Ona-On establish strategic partnership
Strategic cooperation connecting demographic research, public dialogue and the importance of high-quality relationships.
June 2026
Research
EU fertility fell to the lowest level since records began
A concise overview of fertility, mortality and population structure indicators.
16 May 2026
Projects
Demographic Time Machine: new municipal data
Updated projections for understanding the future of municipalities.
8 May 2026
Current
Population ageing — a challenge of the coming decades
The share of people aged 65+ has increased to 22.3%.
30 April 2026”
The question is not why fertility is falling. The question is what we will do today.
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Our strategic partners
The Institute is building a network of partners that contribute to understanding relationships, families, communities and Slovenia’s demographic future.
