Data Centers in Slovenia

Slovenia – Adriatic Hub for European Connectivity

Slovenia offers a stable and low-risk digital infrastructure market for businesses targeting Central and Southeastern Europe. Its strategic location provides a reliable gateway to the Western Balkans, ensuring low-latency performance for regional customers. This makes it an excellent choice for disaster recovery sites or edge deployments serving emerging European markets.

Slovenia: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The Slovenian market features 15 data center facilities and over 3 distinct providers as of September 2025. This provides a focused but competitive environment for colocation, with carrier-neutral options available in the primary economic hub of Ljubljana.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: As of September 2025, there are no direct, in-country cloud on-ramps from major hyperscalers. Businesses connect to cloud services by procuring private network extensions to major European hubs such as Vienna and Milan.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The Slovenian Internet Exchange (SIX) is the primary center for domestic traffic peering. Its presence reduces latency for in-country data exchange and improves performance for local end-users.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available, typically through providers with a broad European footprint. Companies like OVHcloud and Leaseweb can provide dedicated server infrastructure in or near the region.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial power costs are estimated to be between €0.14 and €0.19 per kWh as of September 2025. This competitive pricing helps manage operational expenditures, especially for higher-density computing workloads.

Power Grid Reliability: Slovenia's power grid is highly reliable and benefits from a modern, well-maintained transmission system. The energy mix is stable, with approximately 46% from renewables, 37% from nuclear, and 17% from fossil fuels, ensuring consistent power for data center operations.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Most data centers are located in and around Ljubljana, the nation's capital and largest economic center. This proximity offers low-latency connectivity to the country's financial services, technology, and logistics industries.

Regional Market Reach: With its strategic position at the crossroads of Europe, Slovenia serves as an effective digital hub for the Western Balkans, including Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It also provides an alternative low-latency path into Austria and Northern Italy.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Slovenia does not currently offer specific tax incentives aimed at data center investment or operations. The country's financial appeal lies in its stable corporate tax structure and its integration within the European Union's economic framework.

Natural Disaster Risk

Slovenia has a Low overall natural disaster risk profile, with an INFORM Risk score of 2.5 out of 10 as of September 2025. The country's infrastructure and emergency response capabilities are well-regarded, providing a stable environment for critical IT assets.

The most significant environmental threats are:

• Earthquake Risk (5.9/10): The region has moderate seismic activity, a factor that modern data center designs account for.
• River Flood Risk (5.5/10): Poses a risk in specific low-lying areas, requiring careful site selection.

Risks from other major natural events like tropical cyclones, coastal floods, and droughts are negligible.