Composite profile
Overall score
76/100
Use the Ljubljana profile to compare compact Central-European city contexts alongside Vienna, Zagreb, and Bratislava.
Overall76/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality75/100
Energy72/100
Slovenia / Central Europe
Ljubljana, Slovenia City Intelligence
Ljubljana is a compact Alpine-adjacent EU capital often included in relocation and remote-work comparisons for its mid-size, walkable profile. Ljubljana is a central europe city of about ~0.5M metro in Slovenia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Ljubljana sits around the indexed median (76/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.5M metro
Image credit: Image: Sieglinde Hankele / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good76/100
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.
Ljubljana data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 72/100 | Ljubljana's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 75/100 | Ljubljana'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 | 72/100 | Ljubljana's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 76/100 | Ljubljana's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 74/100 | Ljubljana's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 75/100 | Ljubljana's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 75/100 | 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 safety80/100
Low crime83/100
Personal safety82/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety77/100
Ljubljana ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life82/100
Healthcare87/100
Education86/100
Green space82/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure89/100
Mobility71/100
Ljubljana 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
Education86/100
Green space82/100
Overall safety80/100
Ljubljana 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 suitability79/100
Walkability86/100
Cycling60/100
Infrastructure89/100
Ljubljana is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability80/100
Healthcare87/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle53/100
Ljubljana is very high for retirement (80/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Ljubljana
Local public safety guidance for Ljubljana, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana
Healthcare context for Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana
Local mobility context for Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Ljubljana
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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana
Is Ljubljana worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as Triglav National Park, Lake Bohinj.
Is Ljubljana good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Ljubljana affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,100/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Ljubljana?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Ljubljana's main industries?
Mainly government, tourism, education.
What is the climate in Ljubljana?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 10.8°C.
Does Ljubljana have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Ljubljana?
Healthcare access is strong (75/100).
Is Ljubljana good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (73/100).
What nature is near Ljubljana?
Within ~170 km: Triglav National Park, Lake Bohinj.
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Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Ljubljana in city collections
Curated city collections that include Ljubljana. Each is a comparison-oriented shortlist, not an official ranking.
Best Cities for Clean Air: Air Quality-Oriented City Collection
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Ljubljana intent guides
Practical intent-focused guides available for Ljubljana. Each guide is a comparison-oriented view, not an official ranking.
Ljubljana for Clean air
Ljubljana is an Alpine-adjacent EU comparison anchor for air-quality context, useful alongside other Central-European capitals. Structured intelligence references WHO and EEA benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear when integrated.
Explore Ljubljana modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Ljubljana
Ljubljana's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Ljubljana
Ljubljana'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 Ljubljana
Ljubljana's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Ljubljana
Ljubljana's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Ljubljana
Ljubljana's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Ljubljana
Ljubljana'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 Ljubljana
Cost of living estimates for Ljubljana — 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 Ljubljana
Climate profile for Ljubljana — Humid Continental climate, annual average 10.8°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 Ljubljana
Economy and jobs profile for Ljubljana — government center, economy score 70/100, key industries including government, tourism, education. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Ljubljana
Education profile for Ljubljana — student city, education score 67/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Ljubljana
Healthcare and retirement profile for Ljubljana — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 75/100, retirement score 73/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Ljubljana
Source-attributed visual context for Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana
Weekend trip planning checklist for Ljubljana — 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 Ljubljana
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 Ljubljana
Estimate a monthly budget for Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana
Plan a trip budget for Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Ljubljana. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Kranj, Slovenia
Lake cluster · about 24 km from Ljubljana. Explore Kranj's city intelligence profile.
Celje, Slovenia
Same region · about 62 km from Ljubljana. Explore Celje's city intelligence profile.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
Cross-border · about 65 km from Ljubljana. Explore Klagenfurt am Wörthersee's city intelligence profile.
Trieste, Italy
Cross-border · about 72 km from Ljubljana. Explore Trieste's city intelligence profile.
Rijeka, Croatia
Cross-border · about 80 km from Ljubljana. Explore Rijeka's city intelligence profile.
Villach, Austria
Cross-border · about 81 km from Ljubljana. Explore Villach's city intelligence profile.
Koper, Slovenia
Same region · about 82 km from Ljubljana. Explore Koper's city intelligence profile.
Udine, Italy
Cross-border · about 98 km from Ljubljana. Explore Udine's city intelligence profile.
Maribor, Slovenia
Mountain cluster · about 103 km from Ljubljana. Explore Maribor's city intelligence profile.
Zagreb, Croatia
Cross-border · about 117 km from Ljubljana. Explore Zagreb's city intelligence profile.
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Themed collections
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Ljubljana FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Ljubljana, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Ljubljana
Is Ljubljana worth visiting?
Ljubljana 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 Triglav National Park, Lake Bohinj and Vipava Valley within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?
A single resident of Ljubljana spends roughly €1,100 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €584. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Slovenia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Ljubljana?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Ljubljana is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, education and research and healthcare. Ljubljana has a government- and services-oriented economy with strengths in government, tourism and education.
Is Ljubljana good for digital nomads and remote work?
Ljubljana offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 72/100.
What are the education options in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Economics and Social Sciences.
Is Ljubljana a good place to study?
Ljubljana offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 75/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Ljubljana a good place to retire?
Ljubljana offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 73/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana has a humid continental climate, averaging about 10.8°C annually with roughly 1299 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Ljubljana a safe place to live?
Ljubljana ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Ljubljana?
Ljubljana indexes a walkability score of 86 and a cycling score of 60 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Ljubljana?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Ljubljana include Triglav National Park, Lake Bohinj and Vipava Valley. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Ljubljana good for families?
Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?
Ljubljana rates 53/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 82/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Triglav National Park, Lake Bohinj and Vipava Valley supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Ljubljana profile to compare compact Central-European city contexts alongside Vienna, Zagreb, and Bratislava. Its standout dimensions are safety (76/100) and air quality (75/100). The area most worth watching is energy (72/100), 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 Ljubljana 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.