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The number and rate of marriages in Slovenia, as in the wider region, are in decline. Marriage has shifted from a near-universal early-life milestone to a selective mid-life choice. Marriage Trends According to data from Republic of Slovenia Statistical office covering period from 1988 to 2024, the highest number of marriages was recorded in 1989, …

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Which foreign tourists visit Slovenia the most, and when do they come? Experimental data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, based on foreign mobile users roaming on Slovenian networks, offers a detailed view. Top Visitors According to the data, tourists from Austria (13.3%), Germany (13.1%), and the Netherlands (12.3%) account for almost …

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Where do Slovenians like to travel, and when do they go? Experimental data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, based on mobile users roaming in foreign networks, provides clear answers. Top Destinations There are no surprises at the top. Croatia remains the number one destination for Slovenians. Despite growing debate about rising …

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As the range of consumer choices has expanded over the past 30 years, so has the range of names parents choose for their children. Name Diversity According to data from Republic of Slovenia Statistical office in 1999 there were 187 different female and 190 different male newborn names. By 2024, these numbers had grown to …

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If it feels like newborn names are getting shorter, you are not imagining it. Past Trending Data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia show that in 1992 the average name length was 5.2 letters for girls and 4.9 letters for boys. By the early 2020s, the average for both had dropped to …

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As with most things in life, the names parents give their children change over time. Names for Girls According to data from Republic of Slovenia Statistical office Eva is the most common name given to newborn girls in the period 1992–2024. It was especially popular in the 2000s, ranking third, and peaked in the 2010s …

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