What is the population of Slovakia in 2026?
Slovakia has a population of 5,413,813 people (2025 estimate), which is 123rd in the world and about 0.07% of the global total.
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Slovakia
Officially Slovak Republic
Population 2025
5,413,813
#123
in the world
0.07%
of world population
−0.15%
annual growth
About Slovakia
With a population of 5,413,813, Slovakia ranks 123rd globally and occupies 48,080 km² in central Europe, bordered by Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Ukraine. The country gained independence in 1993 and operates as a parliamentary republic with Bratislava as its capital, using the Euro as currency.
The median age of 42.3 years reflects an aging population experiencing slight annual decline of -0.2%. Life expectancy stands at 78.4 years, while the fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman remains below replacement level. Urban areas account for 53% of residents, distributed across a population density of 113 people per km². GDP per capita reaches $28,544, and Slovak is the official language.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Bratislava
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- SK · SVK
- Demonym
- Slovak
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- State inception
- 1993
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +421
- Internet TLD
- .sk
- Land neighbours
- 5
Languages
- Slovak
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Slovakia: Literacy Rate.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 15.8%
- Age 15–64
- 65.7%
- Age 65+
- 18.5%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 106 | 346 |
| 95-99 | 1,270 | 3,696 |
| 90-94 | 6,095 | 16,797 |
| 85-89 | 16,857 | 40,954 |
| 80-84 | 38,938 | 76,703 |
| 75-79 | 72,751 | 116,371 |
| 70-74 | 123,623 | 167,346 |
| 65-69 | 153,913 | 185,045 |
| 60-64 | 164,261 | 179,537 |
| 55-59 | 168,739 | 174,879 |
| 50-54 | 195,418 | 192,892 |
| 45-49 | 233,362 | 222,517 |
| 40-44 | 227,878 | 215,387 |
| 35-39 | 214,076 | 205,930 |
| 30-34 | 192,850 | 185,145 |
| 25-29 | 153,405 | 146,208 |
| 20-24 | 136,165 | 129,322 |
| 15-19 | 143,954 | 136,093 |
| 10-14 | 151,452 | 144,604 |
| 5-9 | 152,775 | 145,059 |
| 0-4 | 140,518 | 133,523 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,465,747 |
| 1960 | 4,124,442 |
| 1970 | 4,525,871 |
| 1980 | 4,976,655 |
| 1990 | 5,266,078 |
| 2000 | 5,379,999 |
| 2010 | 5,391,851 |
| 2020 | 5,455,024 |
| 2030 | 5,401,392 |
| 2040 | 5,192,010 |
| 2050 | 4,936,488 |
| 2060 | 4,635,020 |
| 2070 | 4,271,288 |
| 2080 | 3,926,992 |
| 2090 | 3,656,440 |
| 2100 | 3,427,216 |
How Slovakia Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Slovakia | 5.41M |
Largest Cities in Slovakia
All cities →59 cities of 15,000 or more in our roster.
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bratislava | Bratislava Region | 423,737 |
| 2 | Košice | Kosice Region | 225,044 |
| 3 | Petržalka | Bratislava Region | 112,380 |
| 4 | Nitra | Nitra Region | 86,329 |
| 5 | Prešov | Presov Region | 82,927 |
| 6 | Žilina | Zilina Region | 81,219 |
| 7 | Banská Bystrica | Banska Bystrica Region | 74,590 |
| 8 | Trnava | Trnava Region | 62,806 |
Highest Peaks in Slovakia
All peaks →64 notable summits in our mountain dataset. Subsidiary summits — named high points on a larger mountain — are omitted, so ranks may skip.
| # | Peak | Range | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerlachovský štít | High Tatras | 2,655 m |
| 2 | Lomnický štít | High Tatras | 2,634 m |
| 3 | Ľadový štít | High Tatras | 2,627 m |
| 11 | Vysoká | High Tatras | 2,547 m |
| 12 | Končistá | High Tatras | 2,538 m |
| 18 | Rysy | Carpathians | 2,499 m |
| 19 | Kriváň | High Tatras | 2,495 m |
| 21 | Bradavica | High Tatras | 2,476 m |
Countries Bordering Slovakia
5 land borders.
- Austria9.21M · +0.33%
- Czech Republic10.9M · −0.17%
- Hungary9.51M · −0.50%
- Poland36.4M · −0.34%
- Ukraine39M · +2.92%
Slovakia Population FAQ
Is the population of Slovakia growing or shrinking?
Slovakia's population is shrinking at −0.15% per year, a change of roughly 8,229 people annually.
What is the capital of Slovakia?
The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.
How densely populated is Slovakia?
Slovakia has 113/km² across 48,080 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Slovakia?
Life expectancy at birth in Slovakia is 78.4 years (2024).
What is the median age in Slovakia?
The median age in Slovakia is 42.3 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Slovakia in?
Slovakia is in Europe.