Slovenia Is Not in a Financial but a Health Crisis. The Solution? Extending Healthy Lifespan
Financial concerns dominate headlines, but as Peter Diamandis says—our real problem is not money, it’s health.
If we want to survive and thrive as a society, we need a strategic breakthrough: extending the period of life spent in good health—what we call the healthspan.
Slovenia Is Rapidly Aging – 2035 Is a Turning Point
EUROPOP2023 projections show a sharp increase in the elderly population.
According to SURS and Eurostat, in 2022, 22.3% of Slovenia’s population was aged 65 and older.
By 2030, this will rise to 24.3%, and by 2040 to 30.2%.
That means by 2035, nearly one-third of Slovenians will be senior citizens—a clear signal that we must build a financially and medically sustainable society today.
Dementia – A Silent and Costly Epidemic
Today, around 37,000 Slovenians live with dementia. By 2040, that number could exceed 70,000 (Alzheimer Slovenia, 2023).
Annual costs of the disease range from €368–496 million, with up to half of the financial burden falling on informal caregivers (NIJZ, 2020).
Every strategy that extends healthspan also brings clear savings and relief for families.
Longer Working Life
The average retirement age in Slovenia is 61, although reducing health-related limitations could enable 5–10 more years of active work.
Just 10% more healthy, employed seniors would generate tens of millions of euros in additional revenue—and reduce pension and healthcare system pressures.
Fewer Chronic Diseases, Lower Costs
Chronic conditions (heart disease, diabetes, etc.) account for 80% of Slovenia’s healthcare spending (NIJZ, 2024).
If we reduce the prevalence of these diseases by just 20%, the country could save hundreds of millions of euros annually—and improve citizens’ lives.
Why Now? Because a New Era of Medicine Is Emerging
We are entering a phase where medicine is shifting from reactive to preventive, precise, and personalized.
The ratio of illness to wellness can be improved through:
• Smart diagnostics and artificial intelligence
• Early risk detection
• Individualized nutrition, movement, and sleep
• Regenerative technologies
Now is the time to approach health strategically—before serious problems arise.
What Does This Mean for Slovenia?
If we act:
• We reduce the cost of mass care and disease
• We extend working age and raise GDP
• We ease the burden on the healthcare system
• We improve people’s quality of life—together
This is not utopia—it’s an economic and health necessity.
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