The share of foreign nationals in the labour force (excluding farmers) rose to 16.5%.

In June 2026, Slovenia recorded a slight increase in its economically active population, rising by 0.1 percent to 941,800 individuals. The proportion of foreign nationals among the economically active workforce, excluding farmers, rose to 16.5 percent. These figures were released by the Statistical Office of Slovenia, marking another month of modest growth in employment activity across the country. The rise in economic activity was observed across more than half of the sectors monitored, with the most notable increases occurring in accommodation and food services, which saw a monthly growth of 0.9 percent. In contrast, the sector of education experienced a decline of 0.3 percent. Meanwhile, the healthcare and social work sector recorded the highest growth rate, increasing by 3.5 percent compared to May 2026. This trend highlights a shift in labor market dynamics, with certain industries experiencing stronger demand while others face challenges. The overall number of economically active individuals increased slightly, surpassing 941,800. Among them, employed persons rose by just under 500, or 0.1 percent, while self-employed individuals grew by over 50, or similarly 0.1 percent. The number of men in the economically active population increased by nearly 500, or 0.1 percent, whereas the number of women remained relatively stable, with a minor decrease noted. On the other hand, the number of economically active individuals on the part-time basis decreased by 0.1 percent. The decline was more pronounced among employed workers, who dropped by 0.2 percent, while self-employed individuals saw an increase of 0.8 percent. Both men and women working part-time experienced a reduction of 0.1 percent in their numbers. Across different economic activities, the number of economically active individuals increased in 12 sectors, while it declined in nine others. The largest increase occurred in the accommodation and food services sector, with a rise of almost 400 individuals, or 0.9 percent. Conversely, the education sector saw the most significant drop, with a decrease of over 200 individuals, or 0.3 percent. Compared to June 2025, the greatest growth was recorded in the healthcare and social work sector, with an increase of 3.5 percent, while the processing industry experienced a decline of 1.3 percent. Among foreign nationals, the number of economically active individuals, excluding farmers, increased by approximately 900, or 0.6 percent, reaching around 152,900. This marks the highest level since the collection of such data began. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for the largest share of these foreign workers, with approximately 70,500 individuals, representing 46.1 percent of all foreign economically active individuals. The number of Slovenian citizens among the economically active population decreased by nearly 400. In comparison to the previous month, the number of foreign nationals in the economically active population increased by 2.7 percent, while Slovenian citizens decreased by 0.6 percent. The share of foreigners among the economically active population, excluding farmers, rose from 16.1 percent to 16.5 percent. Notably, the number of Indian nationals among the economically active population increased significantly, by nearly 1,000, or 52.5 percent, reaching approximately 2,800.