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Environmental indicators in Slovenia


Environmental indicators are based on graphs, maps and assessments and as such present environmental trends in Slovenia. The indicators represent one of the four pillars of our environmental reporting, and are prepared in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act. The Environmental Indicators in Slovenia website enables users to browse among 180 indicators. They are based on numerical data and they indicate the state, characteristics and trends of environmental development in Slovenia. They are prepared using a systematic approach based on data and monitoring, as shown in the information pyramid.

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Neutral

The total use of plant protection products (PPPs) in Slovenia has decreased by nearly two-thirds over the past 30 years — from 2,031 tons in 1992 to 733 tons in 2024. Because of the large share of permanent crops, PPP use per hectare in Slovenia remains relatively high, but comparable to other EU countries with a similar production structure. Over the last decade, Slovenia has significantly reduced the intensity of PPP use on utilised arable land and permanent crops: from an average of 6.57 kg/ha in 2000–2010 to only 3.63 kg/ha in 2024.

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Over the past decade, Slovenia has significantly improved its Eco-Innovation Index, mainly due to the growth in scientific publications, but it still remains slightly below the EU average, as the number of patents and exports of environmental goods and services has declined. Despite this progress, the gap with the EU stood at 4.7% in 2024.

Index includes 12 indicators from five thematic areas. Slovenia is ranked as an average eco-innovation performer. The target value for Slovenia has not been set.

Bad

With the increasing share of electric passenger vehicles, CO2 emissions decreased in 2022 and 2023, but increased slightly in 2024 compared to the previous year due to the decrease in the share. The gap to the target value is almost 34%.

The average emissions of all passenger vehicles increased in 2022 compared to the previous year. In 2023, the average emissions decreased back to approximately the level of 2021. The target values were not achieved.

Neutral

Total greenhouse gas emissions are projected to remain at similar levels as today until 2030 under projection with existing measures, then decline. Under projection with additional measures emissions will decline faster. By 35% by 2030 and by 88% by 2050. Projections show that with intensive implementation of measures, it is possible to achieve the set targets.

Bad

The intensity of GHG emissions from fuels and energy in transport in Slovenia was 4.7% lower than the baseline in 2021, which is 1.3 percentage points below the target reduction. Although the intensity is decreasing, the pace is too slow. The largest contribution to reducing intensity comes from the blending of biofuels. In the EU, the largest reductions were achieved by Sweden and Finland, along with 11 other countries that achieved reductions of 6% or more.

Bad

The share of renewable sources in total energy consumption was 18.4% in 2024. It remained unchanged compared to the previous year. The growth of RES is very slow and insufficient to achieve the targets in this area.