Moving to Slovenia from Syria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Syria to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Syria to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
40 ↑ 186% vs 2022

people moved from Syria to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

Top countries of origin for Slovenia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
SI
33.3

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
SI
6.3t

Syria generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SY
7.3
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.5%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
SI
$48,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Syria across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Syria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Damascus Ljubljana
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Slovenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovenia's immigration authority.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Slovenia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Syria?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Syria?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY SI
Population 21,563,800 2,101,208
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112