As of 2024, the top 1% in Slovenia earned 7.96% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 22.91%. Slovenia’s income inequality has increased since 1980, when the top 1% share was 4.26%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Slovenia in 2024
In 2024, income in Slovenia was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 7.96% of total national income, which is significantly lower than the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 22.91% of income, significantly higher than the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Slovenia | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 7.96% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 29.67% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 22.91% | 14.97% |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Slovenia?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Slovenia’s top 1% has increased over the past 44 years. In 1980, the top 1% captured 4.26% of national income. By 2024, this figure had risen by 3.70 percentage points to 7.96%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Slovenia has widened over this period. In 1980, the top 10% earned 22.38% while the bottom 50% received 27.25%. By 2024, these figures shifted to 29.67% and 22.91% respectively.
| Year | Top 1% | Top 10% | Bottom 50% | Gap (Top 10 – Bottom 50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.26% | 22.38% | 27.25% | -4.87 pp |
| 1986 | 4.26% | 22.38% | 27.25% | -4.87 pp |
| 1992 | 4.83% | 23.57% | 26.68% | -3.11 pp |
| 1998 | 7.21% | 28.97% | 23.11% | 5.86 pp |
| 2004 | 7.62% | 30.18% | 22.67% | 7.51 pp |
| 2010 | 7.17% | 29.85% | 22.56% | 7.29 pp |
| 2016 | 7.38% | 29.39% | 22.49% | 6.90 pp |
| 2022 | 8.01% | 29.61% | 23.09% | 6.52 pp |
How Slovenia Compares Globally
Slovenia vs Europe Average
Compared to other countries in Europe, Slovenia’s top 1% income share of 7.96% is notably lower than the regional average of 10.86%. The bottom 50% in Slovenia receives 22.91% of income, compared to the Europe average of 20.10%.
Where Slovenia Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Slovenia ranks 182nd out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Slovenia ranks 7th out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Slovenia include income distribution in Iceland, Cyprus's income inequality, income distribution in North Macedonia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income share of the top 1% in Slovenia?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Slovenia earned 7.96% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered relatively low by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Slovenia?
Income inequality in Slovenia has increased since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 4.26% in 1980 to 7.96% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Slovenia?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Slovenia received 22.91% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 29.67%.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.