Investment Survey 2025 - Slovenia (European Investment Bank)

Summary

• The share of Slovenian firms investing remains high at 92%, above the EU average of 86%.p.7
• Replacement accounted for 50% of total investment in the last financial year among Slovenian firms.p.7
• Lack of skilled staff is identified as an obstacle to investment by 85% of Slovenian firms.p.8
• Internal sources account for 69% of investment financing among Slovenian companies.p.8
• The share of Slovenian firms that are finance constrained stands at 8.9%.p.8

Key insights

1. On balance, 14% of Slovenian firms expect to increase investment in 2025, compared to 7% in EIBIS 2024.p.7
2. International trade involves 85% of Slovenian firms, reaching 97% in the manufacturing sector.p.7
3. Regulatory standards across EU member states vary for main products or services according to 84% of Slovenian exporters.p.8
4. Internal processes represent the primary area of generative AI deployment, cited by 64% of Slovenian firms using AI.p.8
5. Energy efficiency investments were undertaken or implemented by 73% of Slovenian firms to lower GHG emissions.p.8
6. External sources account for 43% of total investment financing for Slovenian businesses.p.8
7. Women own at least 50% of the company in 17% of surveyed Slovenian businesses.p.8