Beer production in Slovenia
In 2023 Slovenia produced 220,000 t of beer, the 73rd largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 11%. The record was 223,100 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 220,000 t
- World rank
- 73 of 164
- 10-year change
- +11%
- Record
- 223,100 t
- 2021
Beer in Slovenia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Slovenia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.12%
- 0.11% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +11%
- world −0.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Uzbekistan | 243,115 | 0.13% |
| 72 | Guatemala | 236,143 | 0.13% |
| 73 | Slovenia | 220,000 | 0.12% |
| 74 | Zimbabwe | 220,000 | 0.12% |
| 75 | Zambia | 215,300 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of beer
Share of the world total; Slovenia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 220,000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 220,000 | −1.4% |
| 2021 | 223,100 | +14% |
| 2020 | 196,000 | −3.0% |
| 2019 | 202,100 | +41% |
| 2018 | 142,915 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 141,299 | −29% |
| 2016 | 200,000 | −1.4% |
| 2015 | 202,900 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 200,400 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 198,400 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 187,800 | −4.8% |
| 2011 | 197,300 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 184,700 | −5.4% |
| 2009 | 195,300 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 194,000 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 190,500 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 190,500 | −4.2% |
| 2005 | 198,900 | −3.4% |
| 2004 | 206,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 206,000 | −6.4% |
| 2002 | 220,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 220,000 | +48% |
| 2000 | 149,000 | −22% |
| 1999 | 190,000 | −1.0% |
| 1998 | 192,000 | −7.0% |
| 1997 | 206,500 | −4.4% |
| 1996 | 216,000 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 211,000 | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 207,573 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 195,059 | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 178,315 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 44,746 t USD 28.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 37 of 149
- Imports
- 49,662 t USD 36.9 m
- Importer rank
- 48 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of beer in Slovenia?
Slovenia produced 220,000 t in 2023, 0.12% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovenia rank in the world for production of beer?
Slovenia ranked 73rd of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.
How has the production of beer in Slovenia changed?
It rose by 11% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 223,100 t in 2021.
Does Slovenia export or import beer of barley, malted?
In 2024 Slovenia reported exports of 44,746 t (USD 28.5 m) and imports of 49,662 t (USD 36.9 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Slovenia is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.