🇸🇰 Slovakia
Population: 5,413,813 in 2025 for Slovakia (Europe), position 121 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Slovakia: $28,544 /inh. (2025), ranking 58 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.4 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Slovakia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – Slovakia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use among women (152/165), Reserves in months of imports (153/177), GDP growth (179/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Slovakia has $28,544 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Slovakia has 5.4 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Slovakia has 4 %, above the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Slovakia has 0.8 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $17,386 /inh. | 2021 | 39 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $49,309 /inh. | 2025 | 56 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $26,410 /inh. | 2025 | 56 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $28,544 /inh. | 2025 | 58 of 211 |
| GDP | $154.5B | 2025 | 60 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $266.9B | 2025 | 76 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1 % | 2025 | 147 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.2 % | 2021 | 151 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.8 % | 2025 | 179 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.2 % | 2025 | 130 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4 % | 2025 | 130 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 34.5 % | 2025 | 7 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 63.3 % | 2025 | 84 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 57.2 % | 2025 | 95 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.4 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 60.4 % | 2025 | 101 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 18.4 % | 2025 | 126 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 14.9 % | 2025 | 141 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 2.2 % | 2025 | 156 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade openness | 170.3 % | 2025 | 14 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 85.1 % | 2025 | 15 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 85.2 % | 2025 | 20 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $125.4B | 2025 | 36 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 10.6 % | 2024 | 62 of 185 |
| Services exports | $14.6B | 2025 | 63 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -3.6 % | 2025 | 126 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 15,299,000 arr. | 2018 | 17 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $2.1B | 2025 | 64 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.3B | 2020 | 70 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.1 % | 2025 | 103 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.3 % | 2025 | 127 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 39.8 % | 2022 | 19 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 1 % | 2023 | 40 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 21.4 % | 2025 | 46 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 19.1 % | 2024 | 57 of 161 |
| Military spending | 2 % | 2025 | 68 of 165 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 20.4 % | 2024 | 92 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -5.4 % | 2024 | 134 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 59.7 % | 2024 | 57 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $18.2B | 2025 | 71 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 5.3 % | 2014 | 93 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.5 months | 2025 | 153 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16.2 % | 2025 | 37 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 28.1 % | 2025 | 63 of 205 |
| Services | 59.8 % | 2025 | 86 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 58.7 % | 2025 | 108 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 16.2 % | 2025 | 125 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 20.1 % | 2025 | 127 of 185 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.6 % | 2025 | 160 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2020 | 1 of 178 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.6 % | 2021 | 15 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 19 % | 2025 | 41 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 41.3 yrs | 2023 | 46 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.2 % | 2025 | 53 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.4 % | 2025 | 87 of 213 |
| Population | 5,413,813 inhab. | 2025 | 121 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 52.9 per 100 | 2025 | 127 of 213 |
| Urban population | 53.2 % | 2025 | 146 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 95.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 161 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.8 % | 2025 | 161 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 15.6 % | 2025 | 168 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road traffic deaths | 6.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 37 of 188 |
| Death rate | 9.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 41 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 67.1 yrs | 2023 | 47 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 6.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 52 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 5.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 52 of 194 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 55 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81.7 yrs | 2024 | 57 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.4 yrs | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 75.2 yrs | 2024 | 68 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 8.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 73 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 15.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 91 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.46 children/woman | 2024 | 157 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 8.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 175 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.15 % | 2025 | 179 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 3 per 100,000 | 2024 | 21 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 5.6 per 1,000 | 2023 | 23 of 190 |
| Physicians | 3.7 per 1,000 | 2022 | 38 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.8 % | 2024 | 57 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.01 per 1,000 | 2022 | 64 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 20.2 % | 2023 | 66 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 94 % | 2024 | 68 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 7.4 % | 2023 | 77 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 97.5 % | 2024 | 79 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of women | 167.5 cm | 2014 | 6 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 179.5 cm | 2014 | 17 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 39 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 9.1 L/person | 2024 | 45 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.1 % | 2024 | 66 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 22 % | 2024 | 79 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 33.1 % | 2024 | 104 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 26.1 % | 2024 | 117 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 118 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 29.5 % | 2024 | 135 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 25.9 % | 2024 | 152 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 30 % | 2024 | 159 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 25.3 % | 2020 | 27 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 41.5 % | 2022 | 51 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 36.1 % | 2022 | 64 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.1 % | 2020 | 66 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.57 | 2003 | 74 of 204 |
| Importance of religion in life | 51.4 % | 2022 | 80 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 73.8 % | 2020 | 83 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 5.9 % | 2024 | 104 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.7 % | 2020 | 109 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.26 | 2003 | 114 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.25 | 2003 | 130 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 168 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 23.8 | 2023 | 2 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.1 % | 2023 | 21 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.5 % | 2023 | 47 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 18.8 % | 2023 | 169 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 48.7 ° | 2026 | 26 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Population density | 112.8 inh./km² | 2024 | 92 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 1,587 km | 2026 | 103 of 230 |
| Total area | 49,030 km² | 2024 | 128 of 212 |
| Land area | 48,080 km² | 2024 | 128 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 94 m | 2026 | 25 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 458 m | 2026 | 79 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,655 m | 2026 | 89 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,320 m³/inh. | 2022 | 95 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 824 mm | 2022 | 105 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 37.5 % | 2025 | 23 of 210 |
| Arable land | 27.1 % | 2024 | 36 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 40.3 % | 2024 | 79 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 37.8 % | 2024 | 101 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.94 | 2025 | 25 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.51 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.57 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.73 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.57 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.69 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.66 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.87 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.86 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.81 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.84 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 66 of 174 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.77 | 2025 | 71 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.81 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.7 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.85 | 2025 | 52 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.81 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.29 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 49 pts | 2024 | 60 of 179 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.58 | 2025 | 62 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.73 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.38 | 2025 | 65 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.67 | 2025 | 69 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.74 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.45 | 2025 | 75 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.06 | 2025 | 91 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 8 % | 2012 | 34 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 23.3 % | 2025 | 108 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 13.3 % | 2025 | 132 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,920 | 2025 | 165 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 86.7 /100 | 2025 | 28 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 81.8 /100 | 2025 | 77 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 8.3 pts | 2025 | 54 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 52 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Derivatives only (CBD, medicines) | 2026 | 9 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 14 of 192 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 24.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 95 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98 % | 2021 | 111 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0 /10 | 2024 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $922 | 2025 | 35 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,442 | 2025 | 35 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 62 yrs | 2026 | 39 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 93.1 % | 2022 | 40 of 210 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 62 yrs | 2026 | 54 of 78 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 22.4 % | 2019 | 55 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 11.1 % | 2019 | 94 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Slovakia?
Slovakia has about 5,413,813 inhabitants (2025), ranking 121 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Slovakia?
GDP per capita is $28,544 /inh. (2025): Slovakia ranks 58 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Slovakia?
Annual inflation is 4 % (2025); Slovakia ranks 130 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Slovakia?
The unemployment rate is 5.4 % (2025); Slovakia ranks 99 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Slovakia stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Slovakia has $28,544 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Slovakia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.