Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
272K
Population
164 km2
Area
237 Mbps
Internet
309m
Elevation
Central European Time
Timezone
LJU (20km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Ljubljana is a capital city in Slovenia with a population of 272K. Internet speeds average 237 Mbps download. The city has 9,490 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Slovenia
Region
Central Europe
Population
272K
Timezone
Central European Time
Elevation
309 m
Language
Slovene
Status
Capital City
Airport
LJU
GPS
46.05, 14.51
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
237 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
43% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
A mid-sized city of 272,220 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
9,490 total POIs 58.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
451
Cafes
281
Bars
265
Fast Food
112
Shopping
Supermarkets
145
Convenience
92
Shopping Malls
20
Healthcare
Hospitals
37
Clinics
71
Pharmacies
64
Education
Schools
198
Universities
47
Libraries
35
Recreation
Parks
400
Playgrounds
337
Sports
250
Cinemas
7
Museums
26
Theatres
20
Transport
Bus Stops
1,191
Train Stations
31
Fuel Stations
65
Services
Banks
64
ATMs
154
Post Offices
51
Police
17
Fire Stations
81
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
237 Mbps
Download
105 Mbps
Upload
6ms
Latency
13,006
Tests
4,366
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
2°
J
3°
F
7°
M
12°
A
17°
M
21°
J
22°
J
21°
A
17°
S
12°
O
7°
N
3°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 11.8 C Range: 1.7 - 21.9 C Rain: 1,304 mm/year Sunshine: 2,929 h/year
CITY SCORES
86.4
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
50.7
Overall
COST OF LIVING
CIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
57.4
Overall
43% cheaper than NYC
27.2
Rent
73% cheaper than NYC
52.8
Groceries
47% cheaper than NYC
59.0
Restaurants
41% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
LJU
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
20 km from center
~36 min ride
FUN FACTS
Ljubljana (spoken Slovene: Lublana; also known by other historical names) is the capital and largest city of Slovenia, located along a trade route between the northern Adriatic Sea and the Danube region, north of the country's largest marsh, it has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
During antiquity, a Roman city called Emona stood in the area.
The city was first mentioned in the first half of the 12th century.
It was the historical capital of Carniola, one of the Slovene-inhabited parts of the Habsburg monarchy.
It was under Habsburg rule from the Middle Ages until the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ljubljana known for?
Ljubljana is a city in Slovenia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana has an average download speed of 237 Mbps and upload speed of 105 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana has an average year-round temperature of approximately 11.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Ljubljana?
Ljubljana is served by LJU (Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport), approximately 20 km from the city center.
What is the population of Ljubljana?
The population of Ljubljana is approximately 272K.
What infrastructure does Ljubljana have?
Ljubljana has 9,490 mapped points of interest, including 451 restaurants, 37 hospitals, 198 schools.
What country is Ljubljana in?
Ljubljana is located in Slovenia.
