The construction industry in Slovenia is projected to register a real-term growth of 3.2% in 2026, supported by a rise in building permits, easing construction material prices, and increased investment in infrastructure and industrial projects. According to the Statistical Office of Slovenia (SURS), the average value of construction put in place grew by 10.2% year-on-year (YoY) in the first ten months of 2025. By segments, civil engineering works grew by 6.5% YoY, while building activity grew by 11% YoY in the first ten months of 2025, and specialized construction activity grew by 14.7% YoY during the same period. Moreover, the total number of people employed in the Slovenian construction industry grew by 13% YoY in the first three quarters of 2025, preceded by an annual decline of 5.2% in 2024. Also, the total number of building permits issued in the country grew by 1.4% YoY in the first eleven months of 2025, preceded by an annual decline of 1.2% in 2024.
Over the remainder of the forecast period, the construction industry is expected to record an average annual rate of 2.5% from 2027 to 2030, underpinned by sustained investment momentum across housing, infrastructure, and renewable energy developments, alongside continued policy and financial support from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). In November 2025, the Council of the European Union disbursed EUR440 million ($480.5 million) following Slovenia’s fourth payment request under Slovenia's RRP; this brings the cumulative amount received to 69% of the total EU allocation available for RRP implementation, which stands at EUR1.5 billion ($1.7 billion), as of November 2025. Under the revised framework, Slovenia has access to EUR2.2 billion ($2.4 billion) from the RRP, comprising EUR613 million ($669.4 million) in loans and EUR1.6 billion ($1.7 billion) in grants scheduled through end-2026. The RRP is structured around 84 measures, including 36 reforms and 48 investments, with funding priorities weighted toward green initiatives (49%) and digital transformation (20%). Within the RRF plan, transport infrastructure, particularly railway infrastructure, has been designated as a key recipient, with planned support amounting to EUR216.3 million ($235.7 million) in grants and EUR152.7 million ($166.4 million) in loans.
Over the remainder of the forecast period, the construction industry is expected to record an average annual rate of 2.5% from 2027 to 2030, underpinned by sustained investment momentum across housing, infrastructure, and renewable energy developments, alongside continued policy and financial support from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). In November 2025, the Council of the European Union disbursed EUR440 million ($480.5 million) following Slovenia’s fourth payment request under Slovenia's RRP; this brings the cumulative amount received to 69% of the total EU allocation available for RRP implementation, which stands at EUR1.5 billion ($1.7 billion), as of November 2025. Under the revised framework, Slovenia has access to EUR2.2 billion ($2.4 billion) from the RRP, comprising EUR613 million ($669.4 million) in loans and EUR1.6 billion ($1.7 billion) in grants scheduled through end-2026. The RRP is structured around 84 measures, including 36 reforms and 48 investments, with funding priorities weighted toward green initiatives (49%) and digital transformation (20%). Within the RRF plan, transport infrastructure, particularly railway infrastructure, has been designated as a key recipient, with planned support amounting to EUR216.3 million ($235.7 million) in grants and EUR152.7 million ($166.4 million) in loans.
The Construction in Slovenia - Country Briefing (H1 2026) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into Slovenia’s construction industry, including:
- Slovenia’s construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
- Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in Slovenia’s construction industry
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
Report Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Slovenia. It provides:
- Historical (2021-2025) and forecast (2026-2030) valuations of the construction industry in Slovenia, featuring details of key growth drivers.
- Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
- Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants
Reasons to Buy
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities using our standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies
- Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts
- Understand the latest industry and market trends
- Formulate and validate business strategies using the analyst's critical and actionable insight
- Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures
- Evaluate competitive risk and success factors
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Construction Industry: At-a-Glance3. Latest news and developments4. Project analytics5. Construction Market Data6. Risk Profile
7. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
