Social inclusion and social development
High participation of young people in education and low income inequality contribute significantly to equal opportunities to participate in society and the labour market. However, participation of adults in education and training and of the unemployed in active labour market policies is low. Despite social transfers, a large proportion of households and vulnerable groups are exposed to poverty, social exclusion and housing deprivation. For many years, the ageing population has contributed to the unsustainability of the pension system and the backlog in the development of home care services. The biggest challenges are the long waiting times and the lack of medical staff.
Development Report 2024
In Slovenia, a robust post-COVID-19 economic recovery, supported by improved conditions in trading partners and substantial fiscal policy measures, was followed by a slowdown in economic growth and an increase in inflation in 2022 and 2023 in the context of the energy crisis. The impact of rising cost pressures on competitiveness and the population's lower purchasing power was cushioned by…
Development Report 2023
The Slovenian economy recovered quickly from the epidemic, supported by an expansionary fiscal policy. GDP per capita in purchasing power standards reached 92% of the EU average last year, the highest level ever recorded. The measures taken to support the population during the epidemic and the period of rising energy prices significantly mitigated the impact of both crises on the social and…
Development Report 2022
Slovenia’s economy saw a quick rebound in 2021 with the help of massive government measures that kept the material and financial situation of the population relatively stable. The burden of the epidemic assumed by the government was reflected in a high general government deficit and an increase in general government debt, especially in 2020. The main challenge remains to overcome the development…
Development Report 2021
The Development Report, an annual publication prepared by the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, which monitors the realisation of the Slovenian Development Strategy 2030, brings important recommendations for development policy. Short-term priorities continue to be highly related to preventing the spread of the covid-19 epidemic and mitigating its socio-economic consequences.…
European Pillar of Social Rights, Slovenia 2000–2020
According to most European Pillar of Social Rights headline indicators (EPSR), Slovenia ranks high among EU Member States, although a more detailed analysis of EPSR principles and rights shows that challenges exist in different areas.
Development Report 2020
In March 2020, a coronavirus epidemic was declared in Slovenia, which, with its enormous negative socio-economic impact on the economic and social situation, will significantly change the baselines for the realisation of the Slovenian Development Strategy 2030 (SDS), which is monitored by the Development Report – an annual publication prepared by the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and…
Economic issues 2019
Economic Issues has been dealing with topics that require an economic policy response since its first edition in 2007. This year’s publication focuses on:
- tackling labour shortages
- financing social protection systems.
- developments in the area of public finances.
Development Report 2019
Since 2016 Slovenia has again been narrowing its development gap with the EU average, social inclusion of the population remains relatively high, while the efficiency of energy and resource consumption has improved somewhat. These are the key findings of this year’s Development Report of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development. In certain areas, developments deviate from the…
Development Report 2018
Back on track to convergence with more developed Member States, Slovenia has been moving towards an inclusive society in the last few years; it has also reduced pressures on the environment. In certain areas developments have deviated significantly from the principles of sustainable development and pose a risk to the achievement of the SDS’s primary objective. To achieve the SDS’s central goal, it…
Development Report 2017
Following the setback during the crisis, Slovenia has been making progress in terms of economic development and the welfare of its population in recent years; it has also reduced pressures on the environment. Since 2014 the economic picture has been improving, and Slovenia is again catching up with economically more advanced countries. The recovery has led to an overall improvement in the material…