Composite profile
Overall score
64/100
Use the Koper profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy, and resilience alongside Ljubljana, Maribor, and Celje.
Overall64/100
Affordability55/100
Air quality66/100
Energy62/100
Slovenia / Central Europe
Koper, Slovenia City Intelligence
Koper is the principal urban center of Slovenia's Adriatic coast and the seat of the University of Primorska, with a city-intelligence profile shaped by Slovenia's only container port and cross-border links to nearby Italy. Koper is a central europe city of about ~55K urban in Slovenia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Koper sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (64/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~55K urban
Image credit: Image: TICKoper / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed64/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Koper data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 55/100 | Koper's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 66/100 | Koper's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 62/100 | Koper's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 67/100 | Koper's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 63/100 | Koper's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 70/100 | Koper's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 70/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety79/100
Low crime81/100
Personal safety80/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety76/100
Koper is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life82/100
Healthcare85/100
Education83/100
Green space100/100
Cleanliness84/100
Infrastructure83/100
Mobility64/100
Koper has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education83/100
Green space100/100
Overall safety79/100
Koper scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability72/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling61/100
Infrastructure83/100
Koper is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability77/100
Healthcare85/100
Cleanliness84/100
Outdoor lifestyle59/100
Koper is high for retirement (77/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Koper
Local public safety guidance for Koper, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Koper, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Slovenia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Koper
Healthcare context for Koper, with national-level information from Slovenia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Koper, see the Slovenia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Koper
Local mobility context for Koper, with national-level context from Slovenia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Koper, see the Slovenia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Koper. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Koper
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Koper will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Koper air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Koper drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Koper
Is Koper worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as Škocjan Caves, Postojna Cave.
Is Koper good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Koper affordable?
Around average cost; about €1,190/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Koper?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Koper's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Koper?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 11.1°C.
Does Koper have universities?
Higher education is good (61/100).
What is healthcare like in Koper?
Healthcare access is strong (66/100).
Is Koper good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (67/100).
What nature is near Koper?
Within ~170 km: Škocjan Caves, Postojna Cave.
Explore Koper modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Koper
Koper's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Koper
Koper's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Koper
Koper's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Koper
Koper's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Koper
Koper's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Koper
Koper's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Koper
Cost of living estimates for Koper — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Koper
Climate profile for Koper — Humid Continental climate, annual average 11.1°C, comfort score 64/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Koper
Economy and jobs profile for Koper — tourism economy, economy score 61/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Koper
Education profile for Koper — mixed education base, education score 54/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Koper
Healthcare and retirement profile for Koper — healthcare access city, healthcare score 66/100, retirement score 67/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Koper
Source-attributed visual context for Koper using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Koper
Weekend trip planning checklist for Koper — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Koper
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Koper
Estimate a monthly budget for Koper using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Koper
Plan a trip budget for Koper using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Koper
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Koper. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Trieste, Italy
Cross-border · about 12 km from Koper. Explore Trieste's city intelligence profile.
Rijeka, Croatia
Cross-border · about 60 km from Koper. Explore Rijeka's city intelligence profile.
Udine, Italy
Cross-border · about 69 km from Koper. Explore Udine's city intelligence profile.
Pula, Croatia
Cross-border · about 76 km from Koper. Explore Pula's city intelligence profile.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Same region · about 82 km from Koper. Explore Ljubljana's city intelligence profile.
Kranj, Slovenia
Lake cluster · about 91 km from Koper. Explore Kranj's city intelligence profile.
Venice, Italy
Cross-border · about 110 km from Koper. Explore Venice's city intelligence profile.
Treviso, Italy
Cross-border · about 116 km from Koper. Explore Treviso's city intelligence profile.
Villach, Austria
Cross-border · about 119 km from Koper. Explore Villach's city intelligence profile.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
Cross-border · about 127 km from Koper. Explore Klagenfurt am Wörthersee's city intelligence profile.
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Koper FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Koper, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Koper
Is Koper worth visiting?
Koper has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Škocjan Caves, Postojna Cave and Triglav National Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Koper?
Koper has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Koper?
A single resident of Koper spends roughly €1,190 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €633. Overall the city is around average cost for Slovenia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Koper?
Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Koper is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Koper?
Koper's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and healthcare. Koper has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Koper good for digital nomads and remote work?
Koper offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 69/100.
What are the education options in Koper?
Koper is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Social Sciences and Engineering.
Is Koper a good place to study?
Koper offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Koper?
Koper has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 66/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Koper a good place to retire?
Koper offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 67/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Koper?
Koper has a humid continental climate, averaging about 11.1°C annually with roughly 1299 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Koper a safe place to live?
Koper is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Koper?
Koper indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 61 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Koper?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Koper include Škocjan Caves, Postojna Cave and Triglav National Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Koper good for families?
Koper scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Koper?
Koper rates 59/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 100/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Škocjan Caves, Postojna Cave and Triglav National Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Koper profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy, and resilience alongside Ljubljana, Maribor, and Celje. Its standout dimensions are climate risk (70/100) and safety (67/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (55/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Slovenia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Koper appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.