Ireland vs Slovakia: Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level
Ireland
5.27 million
in 2023
Slovakia
5.42 million
in 2025
Ireland rank
14th
Slovakia rank
12th
Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level over time
- Ireland
- Slovakia
How they compare
Slovakia currently reports 5.42 million against 5.27 million in Ireland, a difference of 148,050.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Slovakia has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 14th and Slovakia ranks 12th of 22 countries.
Slovakia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.87 million | 5.44 million | 577,893 | Slovakia |
| 2020s | 5.15 million | 5.44 million | 294,363 | Slovakia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level, Ireland or Slovakia?
- Slovakia, at 5.42 million against 5.27 million in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level between Ireland and Slovakia?
- 148,050, with Slovakia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Slovakia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Slovakia rank globally for population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level?
- Ireland ranks 14th and Slovakia ranks 12th of 22 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.