Top 3 Destinations for Slovenia Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 4,500 Slovenian citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, down 9% from the year before:
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | Austria | ~1,215 (27% of overall Slovenian outflow) |
| Slovenia | Germany | ~1,035 (23% of overall Slovenian outflow) |
| Slovenia | Switzerland | ~675 (15% of overall Slovenian outflow) |
All three are German speaking countries. 65% of Slovenian emigrants head to one of these three. Austria leads as the direct northern neighbor, with Germany and Switzerland close behind.
So if Slovenians are headed to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, where are those countries sending their people?
Emigration of Austrian citizens (to OECD countries) was 15,000 in 2023. ~38% went to Germany, 22% to Switzerland, and 9% to Turkiye.
Emigration of German citizens (to OECD countries) was 145,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Switzerland, 14% to Austria, and 13% to Poland.
Emigration of Swiss citizens (to OECD countries) was 9,700 in 2023. ~22% went to Spain, 20% to Germany, and 7% to the Netherlands.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Germany | ~5,700 |
| Germany | Switzerland | ~26,100 |
| Switzerland | Spain | ~2,134 |