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Slovenia is among the European countries with the most pronounced ageing of population, ascribable to a low birth rate and increasing life expectancy.

Almost all Slovenian inhabitants older than 64 are retired, with no significant difference between the genders.

The working-age group is diminishing in spite of immigration.

The proposal to raise the retirement age from the current 57 for women and 58 for men was rejected in a referendum in 2011.

Also the difference among the genders regarding life expectancy is still significant.

In 2007, it was 74. 6 years for men and 81. 8 years for women.

In addition, in 2009, the suicide rate in Slovenia was 22 per 100, 000 persons per year, which places Slovenia among the highest ranked European countries in this regard.