Living conditions, 2024
One-week annual holidays financially more accessible, overall life satisfaction at the same level
In 2024, a quarter of households were able to make ends meet without difficulty (easy, very easy), 1 percentage point fewer than a year before. 93% of respondents socialised over a drink or lunch/dinner at least once a month, which was the same share as a year earlier.
About the same share of households had no financial difficulties throughout the month
A third of households estimated that they made ends meet fairly easily, which was 2 percentage points more than a year before. 27% of households made ends meet with some difficulty, i.e. 1 percentage point more compared to the year before. The share of households estimating that they were able to make ends meet without difficulty (easy, very easy) decreased by 1 percentage point to 25%. The share of households that made ends meet with difficulty (difficulty, great difficulty) also declined by 1 percentage point to 15%.
Those who rented dwellings assessed their financial situations considerably worse than homeowners. 28% of renting households reported that they found it difficult or very difficult to make ends meet through the month, while there were 13% of such cases among homeowners.
Housing costs have also an impact on financial capabilities. For 25% of households, housing costs were a heavy burden, which was 1 percentage point fewer than in 2023. For 18% of households housing costs were not a burden at all, which was 1 percentage point more than in the previous year.
Unexpected financial expenses in the amount of EUR 830 could be handled by 73% of households. The share was the highest in the Osrednjeslovenska statistical region (81%), and the lowest in the Podravska and Savinjska statistical regions (64% each).
One-week holidays more accessible than a year ago
Last year, 82% of households could afford one-week holidays outside home for all household members, which was 3 percentage points more than a year ago. At the level of statistical regions, the share was the highest in Osrednjeslovenska (89%) and the lowest in Koroška (72%).
A large majority of households had adequately warm dwellings
Eight out of ten households (80%) reported last year that their dwelling was in good condition, meaning they had no problems with a leaky roof, damp walls or damp foundations, or broken window frames or floors (the share was 1 percentage point lower than in the previous year).
Regarding the heating system and insulation in their dwellings, 96% of households reported that they have adequately warm dwellings in winter, which was 1 percentage point more than a year before. Among those with central heating, the figure was 97%, while among those with alternative heating methods, it was 89%. The same share of households as a year ago could afford to keep their home adequately warm (96%).
Overall life satisfaction as well as views on personal relationships and financial situation remained at the same level
As the year before, respondents aged 16 or more last year subjectively assessed their overall life satisfaction, satisfaction with financial situation of their household, and satisfaction with personal relationships on the scale from 0 (not at all satisfied) to 10 (completely satisfied).
Respondents were still most satisfied on average with the relationships they have with friends, relatives, neighbours, and colleagues (8.6), which is the same rating as in the previous year. Average self-assessment of financial situation (6.8) and overall life satisfaction (7.7) remained at the same level as a year ago.
Socialising financially accessible for both adults and children
93% of people aged 16 or more got together with friends/relatives for a drink/meal at least once a month, which is the same share as in 2023. Due to financial reasons, 3% of people did not socialise, which is roughly the same as in previous years, while the rest reported other reasons.
Children up to the age of 15 also socialised with their peers. The share of households where every child could invite friends round to play and eat time to time was 91%. Due to financial reasons, 1% of households were unable to provide this opportunity to each child, while in the remaining households, children did not socialise with their peers for other reasons.
General health estimated as good or very good by two-thirds
23% of persons aged 16 and over estimated their general health as very good, which is 1 percentage point more than in the previous year. 43% of persons assessed their general health as good, while 8% considered it very poor or poor, which is 1 percentage point less than in the previous year.
For 71% of children (aged 0–15), parents or guardians estimated that their general health was very good, for 25% that it was good, and for 3% that it was fair.
In 2024, there were 5% of households with at least one member needed help due to long-term physical or mental condition, infirmity or old age. Among these households, 46% received professional home care, which includes both healthcare and/or social care covering personal care services and assistance care services.
Tables with the latest data are available in the SiStat Database.
A third of households estimated that they made ends meet fairly easily, which was 2 percentage points more than a year before. 27% of households made ends meet with some difficulty, i.e. 1 percentage point more compared to the year before. The share of households estimating that they were able to make ends meet without difficulty (easy, very easy) decreased by 1 percentage point to 25%. The share of households that made ends meet with difficulty (difficulty, great difficulty) also declined by 1 percentage point to 15%.
Those who rented dwellings assessed their financial situations considerably worse than homeowners. 28% of renting households reported that they found it difficult or very difficult to make ends meet through the month, while there were 13% of such cases among homeowners.
Housing costs have also an impact on financial capabilities. For 25% of households, housing costs were a heavy burden, which was 1 percentage point fewer than in 2023. For 18% of households housing costs were not a burden at all, which was 1 percentage point more than in the previous year.
Unexpected financial expenses in the amount of EUR 830 could be handled by 73% of households. The share was the highest in the Osrednjeslovenska statistical region (81%), and the lowest in the Podravska and Savinjska statistical regions (64% each).
One-week holidays more accessible than a year ago
Last year, 82% of households could afford one-week holidays outside home for all household members, which was 3 percentage points more than a year ago. At the level of statistical regions, the share was the highest in Osrednjeslovenska (89%) and the lowest in Koroška (72%).
A large majority of households had adequately warm dwellings
Eight out of ten households (80%) reported last year that their dwelling was in good condition, meaning they had no problems with a leaky roof, damp walls or damp foundations, or broken window frames or floors (the share was 1 percentage point lower than in the previous year).
Regarding the heating system and insulation in their dwellings, 96% of households reported that they have adequately warm dwellings in winter, which was 1 percentage point more than a year before. Among those with central heating, the figure was 97%, while among those with alternative heating methods, it was 89%. The same share of households as a year ago could afford to keep their home adequately warm (96%).
Overall life satisfaction as well as views on personal relationships and financial situation remained at the same level
As the year before, respondents aged 16 or more last year subjectively assessed their overall life satisfaction, satisfaction with financial situation of their household, and satisfaction with personal relationships on the scale from 0 (not at all satisfied) to 10 (completely satisfied).
Respondents were still most satisfied on average with the relationships they have with friends, relatives, neighbours, and colleagues (8.6), which is the same rating as in the previous year. Average self-assessment of financial situation (6.8) and overall life satisfaction (7.7) remained at the same level as a year ago.
Socialising financially accessible for both adults and children
93% of people aged 16 or more got together with friends/relatives for a drink/meal at least once a month, which is the same share as in 2023. Due to financial reasons, 3% of people did not socialise, which is roughly the same as in previous years, while the rest reported other reasons.
Children up to the age of 15 also socialised with their peers. The share of households where every child could invite friends round to play and eat time to time was 91%. Due to financial reasons, 1% of households were unable to provide this opportunity to each child, while in the remaining households, children did not socialise with their peers for other reasons.
General health estimated as good or very good by two-thirds
23% of persons aged 16 and over estimated their general health as very good, which is 1 percentage point more than in the previous year. 43% of persons assessed their general health as good, while 8% considered it very poor or poor, which is 1 percentage point less than in the previous year.
For 71% of children (aged 0–15), parents or guardians estimated that their general health was very good, for 25% that it was good, and for 3% that it was fair.
In 2024, there were 5% of households with at least one member needed help due to long-term physical or mental condition, infirmity or old age. Among these households, 46% received professional home care, which includes both healthcare and/or social care covering personal care services and assistance care services.
Tables with the latest data are available in the SiStat Database.
METHODOLOGICAL NOTE
The source of data on living conditions is the EU comparable Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC), which was implemented with the survey in 2024 (survey year) and the use of administrative and register data mostly referring to 2023. In this release, we publish final data for 2023.
Additional detailed cross-sectional data will be published in the SiStat Database on 19 March 2025, together with final data in the field of "Indicators of income, poverty and social exclusion".
Final data from the ad hoc modules will be published in two separate releases: " Living conditions of children" on 10 April 2025, and "Access to services" on 22 Maj 2025.
Additional explanations are available in the methodological explanations.
The survey is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Eurostat. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Additional detailed cross-sectional data will be published in the SiStat Database on 19 March 2025, together with final data in the field of "Indicators of income, poverty and social exclusion".
Final data from the ad hoc modules will be published in two separate releases: " Living conditions of children" on 10 April 2025, and "Access to services" on 22 Maj 2025.
Additional explanations are available in the methodological explanations.
The survey is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Eurostat. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
When making use of the data and information of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, always add: "Source: SURS". More: Copyright.
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