The year 2019 in numbers – favourable statistics for Slovenia

As the year 2019 is approaching its end, it is also a time to prepare business reviews. Slovenia has had quite a successful year and maybe the 2019 statistics will make your decision to start a business in Europe easier.

Data d.o.o. has been supporting entrepreneurs with business in Slovenia over 28 years. In addition to offering accounting services, we also perform company registrations in our VEM point. We also have a legal department that can guide you in understanding the Slovenian business legislation.

Population statistics for 2019

There are projections for population growth until 2023. Also, the age composition will change drastically in this time, with an ever more aging population. In 2019, the unemployment rate decreased. In the third quarter of 2019, unemployment was at 4,8%. According to statistics, the salary rates are also rising. The average gross salary for September 2019 was 1.712,11 EUR.

Tourism is growing

In 2019, tourist accommodation providers have recorded more than 5 million arrivals of tourists until the end of September. Altogether there were over 13 million overnight stays of local and foreign tourists. The majority of tourists come from Germany, Austria and Italy, but there has also been an increase in Russian and American tourists.

In 2019, the economic growth was over the European average

While the economic growth was not as extensive as in 2017 and 2018, the amount of GDP still increased by 2,7% in comparison to the same time last year. The increase is still higher than the European average. Slovenia also decreased the national debt by 3%.

Economic stability leads to opportunity – register a company in Slovenia in 2020!

As the trends of economic growth look to continue into 2020, it is a good opportunity to start your business in Slovenia. Consider doing the necessary preparations in 2019, so that you will have an active company when the New Year begins.

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