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- Kranjska Gora is a small alpine community with pronounced aging population (49.6 mean age, aging index of 273) and persistent outmigration, reflecting broader rural-to-urban trends in Slovenia.
- Tourism dominates the local economy (~72% of workforce), meaning employment can be seasonal; diversification efforts emphasize year-round viability through wellness centers and cultural tourism.
- The municipality is highly accessible to neighboring EU countries (Austria and Italy borders are nearby), which influences temporary worker flows and cross-border commuting patterns.
- Digital nomads and expats seeking mountain communities are occasionally attracted to Kranjska Gora, though the town lacks the infrastructure and international community presence of larger Slovenian cities like Ljubljana.
Language
Slovene (official); local variety belongs to Carinthian dialect group with border influences. Over 87% of Slovenia's population speaks Slovene; English is commonly spoken among younger residents in tourist areas.
Aging Index
273
Mean Age Years
49.6
Employment Rate
- Working Age Employment Percentage
- 68
- Comparison To National Average
- Below national average of 69%
- Earnings Note
- Average monthly earnings approximately 9% lower than national average
Population Trends
- Overall Growth Rate Per 1000 Population
- -120.7
- Net Migration Per 1000 Population
- -111.3
- Natural Increase Per 1000 Population
- -9.4
- Trend Description
- Negative growth driven by outmigration and aging population structure
Business Tech Presence
- Overview
- Limited tech startup ecosystem. Economy dominated by tourism (approx. 72% of workforce) with secondary sectors in forestry and wood processing (~28%).
- Tourism Sector
- Primary economic driver; municipality allocated ~60% of 2023 budget (~7.2 million EUR) to tourism infrastructure and promotion
- Startup Activity
- No documented tech startup presence within Kranjska Gora; nearest significant startup ecosystem is Ljubljana (~50 km south)
- Forestry Manufacturing
- Wood processing and limited textile work tied to forestry traditions; approximately 28% of local workforce
Population Town Center
- Estimate
- 1488
- As Of Date
- 2025
Ethnic Composition Note
Predominantly ethnic Slovene (92.5% per 2002 census); less than 8% identified other ethnicities, representing former Yugoslav nationals or regional affiliations
Foreign Born Percentage
9-10% (national average; influenced by cross-border commuting from Austria and Italy)
Population Municipality
- Total
- 5240
- Source
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- As Of Date
- mid-2023
Gender Split
- Men
- 2630
- Women
- 2600
Population Density Per Km2
20
Notable Nationalities Presence
Small presence of temporary workers and seasonal labor from EU and non-EU countries, primarily in tourism sector. Most non-Slovene residents engage in short-term employment.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.