Moving to Slovenia from Zambia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zambia to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 80°F in Lusaka, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Zambia 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 Zambia to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
SI
33.3

Zambia 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

ZM
50.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
SI
6.3t

Zambia 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

ZM
0.4
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
SI
$48,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZM
66.3 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
SI
1.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Lusaka Ljubljana
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Zambia without a visa.

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 Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Zambia?

Zambia 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 2.6 in Zambia. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Zambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZM SI
Population 19,642,123 2,101,208
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Euro (€)
Languages English Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +260 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112