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Economy of Slovenia vs Ukraine compared: GDP & Debt

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Slovenia has a GDP of $73B compared to $191B for Ukraine, ranking 86/197 and 57/197 by economy size, respectively.

Slovenia has $48.6B in government debt (66.6% of GDP), compared to $171B (89.7% of GDP) in Ukraine.

Slovenia vs Ukraine GDP by year

Slovenia
Ukraine
1x
Year GDP, current $
Slovenia Ukraine
2024 $72,972,015,197 $190,741,262,415
2023 $69,255,264,238 $181,221,517,869
2022 $59,899,117,741 $161,989,520,721
2021 $61,540,813,362 $199,765,859,571
2020 $53,384,760,135 $156,617,722,013
2019 $53,909,922,736 $153,883,047,510
2018 $53,689,067,640 $130,891,088,294
2017 $48,153,200,135 $112,090,505,082
2016 $44,290,685,824 $93,355,869,404
2015 $42,709,468,275 $91,030,967,789
2014 $49,514,466,380 $133,503,871,862
2013 $47,867,056,859 $190,498,811,460
2012 $46,167,053,954 $182,591,753,828
2011 $51,199,194,599 $169,333,835,202
2010 $47,793,117,241 $141,209,170,427
2009 $49,975,540,955 $121,552,153,444
2008 $55,509,332,322 $188,110,390,660
2007 $47,880,266,543 $148,733,861,386
2006 $39,260,368,837 $111,884,752,475
2005 $35,947,936,824 $89,238,865,119
2004 $34,156,553,313 $67,220,154,164
2003 $29,360,575,032 $52,010,355,753
2002 $23,214,593,516 $43,956,163,612
2001 $20,668,868,707 $39,309,580,983
2000 $20,159,190,702 $32,375,083,935
1999 $22,609,669,084 $31,580,639,554
1998 $22,058,635,314 $41,882,523,345
1997 $20,726,878,752 $50,151,531,592
1996 $21,470,699,363 $44,558,831,005
1995 $21,367,422,159 $48,213,856,469
1994 $16,400,767,070 $52,549,580,265
1993 $14,449,298,372 $65,648,559,903
1992 $14,277,261,541 $73,945,908,384
1991 $14,454,495,059 $77,350,733,982
1990 $19,832,029,087 $81,393,558,423
1989 - $82,709,161,099
1988 - $74,703,517,903
1987 - $64,087,694,038

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Slovenia vs Ukraine by year

Slovenia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Ukraine
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Slovenia Ukraine
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $34,301 $57,186 $5,038 $18,550
2023 $32,660 $56,064 $4,803 $17,665
2022 $28,360 $52,347 $3,946 $14,770
2021 $29,193 $45,914 $4,510 $17,846
2020 $25,392 $41,767 $3,505 $15,541
2019 $25,814 $42,373 $3,423 $14,217
2018 $25,888 $38,620 $2,895 $12,555
2017 $23,303 $36,180 $2,467 $11,536
2016 $21,448 $33,575 $2,047 $10,865
2015 $20,697 $31,336 $1,988 $9,922
2014 $24,013 $30,572 $2,904 $10,494
2013 $23,237 $29,634 $4,130 $10,904
2012 $22,442 $28,787 $3,951 $9,552
2011 $24,941 $28,716 $3,657 $9,127
2010 $23,330 $27,579 $3,040 $8,453
2009 $24,502 $27,229 $2,607 $7,995
2008 $27,462 $29,461 $4,018 $9,324
2007 $23,725 $27,468 $3,160 $8,900
2006 $19,563 $25,571 $2,366 $7,971
2005 $17,970 $23,682 $1,875 $7,142
2004 $17,104 $22,588 $1,401 $6,663
2003 $14,712 $20,916 $1,076 $5,764
2002 $11,639 $20,004 $903 $5,123
2001 $10,376 $18,763 $800 $4,747
2000 $10,136 $17,892 $653 $4,228
1999 $11,401 $17,007 $632 $3,871
1998 $11,132 $15,994 $831 $3,794
1997 $10,437 $15,257 $987 $3,794
1996 $10,797 $14,284 $870 $3,812
1995 $10,738 $13,637 $933 $4,124
1994 $8,244 $13,975 $1,009 $4,565
1993 $7,255 $12,976 $1,254 $5,766
1992 $7,151 $12,296 $1,413 $6,568
1991 $7,229 $12,698 $1,483 $7,148
1990 $9,925 $13,491 $1,564 $7,591
1989 - - $1,593 -
1988 - - $1,444 -
1987 - - $1,244 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Slovenia's GDP per capita is $34,301, ranking 34/197, compared to $5,038 in Ukraine, ranking 120/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Slovenia ranks 37th at $57,186, while Ukraine ranks 101st at $18,550.

Economic indicators

Slovenia Ukraine
Gross domestic product
$73B
2024
$191B
2024
GDP rank
86/197
2024
57/197
2024
GDP growth
1.73%
2023-2024
2.91%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$34,301
2024
$5,038
2024
GDP per capita rank
34/197
2024
120/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$57,186
2024
$18,550
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
37/197
2024
101/197
2024
Government debt
$48.6B
2024
$171B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
66.6%
2024
89.7%
2024
Government debt per person
$22,842
2024
$4,520
2024
Government debt per person rank
29/185
2024
86/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$22,215
2026
$5,370
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$11.4B
2024
$4.42B
2018
Number of billionaires n/a
7
2025
Income share by richest 10%
20.6%
2023
21.7%
2020
Income share by poorest 10%
4.1%
2023
4.3%
2020
Government expenditure, % of GDP
46.5%
2024
71.3%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
1.97%
2023-2024
6.5%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate n/a
15.5%
2025
Unemployment rate
3.7%
2024
9.83%
2021
Population
2124138
40125599

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Slovenia
Spending

Debt
Ukraine
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Slovenia Ukraine
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 46.5% 66.6% 71.3% 89.7%
2023 46.4% 68.3% 73.4% 81.2%
2022 47.7% 72.8% 65.4% 77.7%
2021 49.9% 74.8% 40.5% 48.9%
2020 51.8% 80.2% 45.6% 60.5%
2019 43.8% 66% 41.5% 50.5%
2018 44.1% 71% 41.9% 60.4%
2017 44.6% 74.9% 41.7% 71.6%
2016 46.9% 79.4% 40.8% 79.5%
2015 49.5% 83.4% 43% 79.3%
2014 50.6% 81.1% 44.8% 70.3%
2013 57.7% 70.8% 48.1% 40.5%
2012 50% 54.1% 49% 37.5%
2011 51.4% 46.8% 45.7% 36.9%
2010 50.7% 38.6% 49.2% 40.6%
2009 50% 34.9% 48.6% 35.4%
2008 45.2% 21.9% 47.1% 20.4%
2007 43.5% 22.9% 43.7% 12.3%
2006 45.7% 26.2% 44.6% 14.8%
2005 46.7% 26.6% 44.2% 17.7%
2004 46.9% 27.1% 41.6% 24.8%
2003 47.6% 27% 38.9% 29.4%
2002 47.8% 27.7% 37.9% 33.6%
2001 49.2% 26.3% 36.7% 36.7%
2000 47.8% 26.1% 35.5% 43.8%
1999 47.2% 23.8% 25.8% 59%
1998 46.4% 22.8% 37.1% 46.5%
1997 45.4% 22.1% 40.8% 28.9%
1996 45.2% 21.6% 36.9% 24.4%
1995 53% 18.2% 41.3% 30.2%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Slovenia's government spending was $33.9B, accounting for 46.5% of its GDP, while Ukraine spent $136B, or 71.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 66.6% in Slovenia and 89.7% in Ukraine, ranking 66/185 and 33/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Slovenia

Ukraine
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Slovenia Ukraine
2024 -0.93% -17.2%
2023 -2.59% -19.3%
2022 -3.02% -15.6%
2021 -4.61% -3.97%
2020 -7.68% -5.92%
2019 0.68% -2.08%
2018 0.9% -2.12%
2017 0.05% -2.36%
2016 -2% -2.46%
2015 -2.84% -1.16%
2014 -4.53% -4.46%
2013 -11.2% -4.78%
2012 -4.2% -4.31%
2011 -6.69% -2.76%
2010 -5.56% -5.77%
2009 -5.87% -6.27%
2008 -1.44% -3.14%
2007 -0.08% -1.97%
2006 -1.26% -1.36%
2005 -1.38% -2.28%
2004 -1.98% -4.41%
2003 -2.66% -0.89%
2002 -2.47% -1.84%
2001 -4.58% -3.03%
2000 -3.77% -3.19%
1999 -3.04% 4.95%
1998 -2.39% -2.69%
1997 -2.37% -5.37%
1996 -1.16% -3.09%
1995 -8.19% -4.72%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Slovenia's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $681M, equivalent to 0.93% of GDP. This compares to Ukraine's deficit of $32.8B, or 17.2% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Slovenia recorded a fiscal deficit in 27 of those years, while Ukraine ran a deficit in 29 years. On average, Slovenia posted an annual deficit equal to 3.23% of GDP, compared to deficit of 4.45% of GDP for Ukraine.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Slovenia

Ukraine
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Slovenia Ukraine
2024 1.97% 6.5%
2023 7.45% 12.9%
2022 8.83% 20.2%
2021 1.92% 9.4%
2020 -0.05% 2.7%
2019 1.63% 7.9%
2018 1.74% 10.9%
2017 1.43% 14.4%
2016 -0.05% 13.9%
2015 -0.53% 48.7%
2014 0.2% 12.1%
2013 1.77% -0.3%
2012 2.6% 0.6%
2011 1.8% 8%
2010 1.8% 9.4%
2009 0.84% 15.9%
2008 5.65% 25.2%
2007 3.66% 12.8%
2006 2.46% 9.1%
2005 2.45% 13.5%
2004 3.59% 9%
2003 5.54% 5.2%
2002 7.48% 0.8%
2001 8.38% 12%
2000 8.91% 28.2%
1999 6.16% 22.7%
1998 7.89% 10.6%
1997 8.36% 15.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Slovenia has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 3.71%, compared with 12.8% in Ukraine. In 2024, inflation was 1.97% in Slovenia and 6.5% in Ukraine.

Top exports between countries

Slovenia
Export category Export value
Chemicals & pharma $158M
Machinery & equipment $59.4M
Wood & paper products $16.7M
Raw materials & minerals $13.8M
Textiles & consumer goods $7.92M
Metals $7.61M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $3.81M
Raw agricultural goods $3.1M
Animal & marine products $863K
Miscellaneous $638K
Ukraine
Export category Export value
Metals $32.5M
Machinery & equipment $11.9M
Wood & paper products $5.64M
Textiles & consumer goods $5.31M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $3.28M
Chemicals & pharma $2.58M
Raw agricultural goods $2.32M
Raw materials & minerals $329K
Animal & marine products $122K
Miscellaneous $5K

Balance of trade

Slovenia Ukraine
Current account balance
$3.32B
2024
-$15.1B
2024
Current account balance ranking
37/190
2024
179/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+4.55%
2024
-7.94%
2024
Goods imports
$45.2B
2024
$72.3B
2024
Goods exports
$45.6B
2024
$39.3B
2024
Service imports
$9.52B
2024
$22.9B
2024
Service exports
$13.6B
2024
$17.3B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
74.7%
2024
48.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
80.9%
2024
29.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Slovenia Ukraine
Economic freedom 69.7 54.1
Economic freedom ranking 40/197 135/197
Property rights 87.6 21.6
Government integrity 66.1 35
Judicial effectiveness 91.6 28.2
Tax burden 55.5 83.7
Government spending 34.1 0
Fiscal health 83.5 3.9
Business freedom 78.7 57.4
Labor freedom 62.7 46.9
Monetary freedom 77.5 65.7
Trade freedom 79.4 73
Investment freedom 70 35
Financial freedom 50 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Slovenia
Ukraine
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Slovenia Ukraine
2026 69.7 -
2025 68.3 -
2024 65.9 -
2023 68.5 -
2022 70.5 54.1
2021 68.3 56.2
2020 67.8 54.9
2019 65.5 52.3
2018 64.8 51.9
2017 59.2 48.1
2016 60.6 46.8
2015 60.3 46.9
2014 62.7 49.3
2013 61.7 46.3
2012 62.9 46.1
2011 64.6 45.8
2010 64.7 46.4
2009 62.9 48.8
2008 60.2 51
2007 59.6 51.5
2006 61.9 54.4
2005 59.6 55.8
2004 59.2 53.7
2003 57.7 51.1
2002 57.8 48.2
2001 61.8 48.5
2000 58.3 47.8
1999 61.3 43.7
1998 60.7 40.4
1997 55.6 43.5
1996 50.4 40.6
1995 - 39.9

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Slovenia is 69.7, ranking 40/197, compared to 54.1 for Ukraine, ranking 135/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Slovenia Ukraine
Services, % of GDP
57.9%
2024
60.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
29.1%
2024
19%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
1.54%
2024
7.11%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$67.6B
2024
$184B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$56,520
2024
$18,560
2024
Total reserves including gold
$2.83B
2024
$43.8B
2024
Total reserves ranking
118/177
2024
46/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$405M
2024
-$3.71B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$1.87B
2024
$4.02B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$1.46B
2024
$305M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI n/a
5.42%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
12.7%
2022
23.2%
2020
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
21.5%
2024
18.6%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. TradeMap (2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  6. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.