Loška dolina municipality in numbers
Loška dolina has 3,506 residents (1 Jan 2026) on 167 km², or 21 per km² (Slovenia: 105). The average age is 47.1, above the Slovenian average of 44.6. In 2025 the population fell by 1 (-0.3 per 1,000 residents; Slovenia 2.0).
About Loška dolina
The Municipality of Loška Dolina is a municipality in Slovenia. It is part of the Inner Carniola traditional region. Snežnik Castle and Cross Cave are located in the municipality. Its municipal seat is the town of Stari Trg pri Ložu. It borders Croatia.
Population
Population 2019: 3,744, 2026: 3,506.
| Indicator | Loška dolina | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,506 | 2,135,107 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Men | 1,817 | 1,074,630 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Women | 1,689 | 1,060,477 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Area | 167 km² | 20,271 km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Population density | 21 /km² | 105 /km² | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Average age | 47.1 | 44.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Ageing index | 215.3 | 158.6 | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged under 15 | 11.8% | 14.2% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share aged 65 or over | 25.3% | 22.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Share of foreign citizens | 10.7% | 10.5% | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| Live births | 22 | 16,961 | 6.3 · SI 8.0 | 2025 |
| Deaths | 30 | 21,223 | 8.6 · SI 10.0 | 2025 |
| Natural increase | -8 | -4,262 | -2.3 · SI -2.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration with other countries | 25 | 8,519 | 7.1 · SI 4.0 | 2025 |
| Net migration between municipalities | -18 | 0 | -5.1 · SI 0.0 | 2025 |
| Total increase | -1 | 4,257 | 2025 | |
| Total increase per 1,000 residents | -0.3 | 2.0 | 2025 |
Births and deaths by year
Live births 2018: 38, 2025: 22. Deaths 2018: 38, 2025: 30.
Total increase per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Loška dolina 2018: 3.5, 2025: -0.3. Slovenia 2018: 6.8, 2025: 2.
Average age, against Slovenia
Loška dolina 2019: 44.6, 2026: 47.1. Slovenia 2019: 43.4, 2026: 44.6.
Kindergartens, schools and students
| Indicator | Loška dolina | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens and units | 1 | 982 | 2025/26 | |
| Children in kindergartens | 86 | 79,868 | 24.5 · SI 37.5 | 2025/26 |
| Primary schools and branches | 2 | 821 | 2025/26 | |
| Primary school pupils | 257 | 192,915 | 73.3 · SI 90.5 | 2025/26 |
| Secondary school pupils (by residence) | 160 | 86,624 | 45.6 · SI 40.7 | 2025/26 |
| Tertiary students (by residence) | 131 | 85,999 | 37.4 · SI 40.4 | 2025/26 |
| Adults with tertiary education | 20.7% | 26.6% | 2025 |
Children in kindergartens and pupils by year
Children in kindergartens 2018: 109, 2025: 86. Primary school pupils 2018: 345, 2025: 257.
Work, wages and income
The average net wage at employers in Loška dolina was €1,281.45 a month in 2025, 20% below the Slovenian average of €1,602.05. The municipality has 1,386 jobs and 1,657 working residents; a labour migration index of 88 means more people commute out of it than into it. There are 295 companies (2024), 84 per 1,000 residents (Slovenia 110).
Wages up to 2023 under the previous methodology (all wage earners), from 2023 under the current one (legal persons). The two series are drawn separately.
| Indicator | Loška dolina | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons in employment (by residence) | 1,657 | 940,987 | 472.6 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Jobs in the municipality | 1,386 | 940,987 | 395.3 · SI 441.6 | 2025 |
| Employees (by workplace) | 1,211 | 836,620 | 345.4 · SI 392.6 | 2025 |
| Self-employed (by workplace) | 175 | 104,368 | 49.9 · SI 49.0 | 2025 |
| Commuting index | 88 | 100 | 2025 | |
| Average monthly gross wage | 1,996.48 € | 2,536.03 € | 2025 | |
| Average monthly net wage | 1,281.45 € | 1,602.05 € | 2025 | |
| Net income per resident (annual) | 13,167 € | 14,208 € | 2024 | |
| Median net income of residents (annual) | 12,750 € | 12,455 € | 2024 |
Companies and tourism
| Indicator | Loška dolina | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of companies | 295 | 234,446 | 83.7 · SI 110.4 | 2024 |
| Persons employed by companies | 1,413 | 1,008,213 | 400.7 · SI 474.7 | 2024 |
| Company turnover | 116,801 k€ | 166,401,581 k€ | 2024 | |
| Tourist arrivals | 4,374 | 6,993,930 | 1,247.6 · SI 3,282.2 | 2025 |
| Tourist overnight stays | 10,408 | 17,843,311 | 2,968.6 · SI 8,373.8 | 2025 |
| Overnight stays by foreign tourists | 8,691 | 13,358,792 | 2,478.9 · SI 6,269.2 | 2025 |
Number of companies by year
Number of companies 2017: 223, 2024: 295.
Tourist overnight stays by year
Tourist overnight stays 2018: 3,631, 2025: 10,408. Overnight stays by foreign tourists 2018: 2,804, 2025: 8,691.
Housing
At the 2021 census Loška dolina had 1,390 dwellings, with an average useful floor area of 91.6 m² (Slovenia 83.3 m²). 2,259 passenger cars are registered, 644 per 1,000 residents (Slovenia 603).
| Indicator | Loška dolina | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwellings | 1,390 | 864,323 | 2021 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 residents | 375 | 410 | 2021 | |
| Occupied dwellings | 1,112 | 698,747 | 2021 | |
| Holiday dwellings | 40 | 18,411 | 10.8 · SI 8.7 | 2021 |
| Average usable floor area of a dwelling | 91.6 m² | 83.3 m² | 2021 |
Cars and waste
| Indicator | Loška dolina | Slovenia | Per 1,000 residents | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 2,259 | 1,286,588 | 644.3 · SI 603.8 | 2025 |
| Municipal waste generated per resident | 336 kg | 526 kg | 2024 | |
| Municipal waste collected by public service, per resident | 271 kg | 376 kg | 2024 |
Passenger cars per 1,000 residents, against Slovenia
Loška dolina 2018: 569.9, 2025: 644.3. Slovenia 2018: 557.5, 2025: 603.8.
The area on the map
Property prices in in Loška dolina
What apartments and houses cost in in Loška dolina, what rents are and how much is being built is on the property prices and rental prices pages and on the interactive map.
Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS), SiStat database, tables 05E1022S, 05C4010S, 05C4008S, 05I1002S, 05I3002S, 05G2014S, 0952570S, 0952752S, 0953236S, 0955069S, 0775365S, 0775341S, 0772750S, 0701024S, 0772615S, 0883206S, 1418807S, 2164525S, 0861101S, 2222105S, 2700020S. Licence CC BY 4.0. Every row carries the year or date it is for; half-yearly population figures are as at 1 January or 1 July.
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Loška dolina?
The municipality of Loška dolina had 3,506 residents on 1 Jan 2026 (SURS). It covers 167 km².
What is the average wage in Loška dolina?
In 2025 the average monthly net wage at legal persons in Loška dolina was €1,281.45 (gross €1,996.48), against €1,602.05 in Slovenia.
What is the average age in Loška dolina?
47.1 years (1 Jan 2026); the Slovenian average is 44.6. The ageing index is 215.3.
How many schools and kindergartens are there in Loška dolina?
In the 2025/26 school year Loška dolina had 2 primary schools and branches with 257 pupils; there are 1 kindergartens and units with 86 children.
How many companies are based in Loška dolina?
In 2024 295 companies were based in Loška dolina, employing 1,413 people with a turnover of €117 million.
How many tourists visit Loška dolina?
In 2025 Loška dolina recorded 10,408 tourist overnight stays from 4,374 arrivals; 8,691 of the nights were by foreign tourists.