Ireland vs Slovakia: Total population in thousands (UN DESA)
Ireland
5,308
in 2025
Slovakia
5,475
in 2025
Ireland rank
49th
Slovakia rank
48th
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) over time
- Ireland
- Slovakia
How they compare
Slovakia currently reports 5,475 against 5,308 in Ireland, a difference of 167.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Slovakia has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 49th and Slovakia ranks 48th of 75 countries.
Slovakia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,149 | 5,378 | 1,229 | Slovakia |
| 2010s | 4,709 | 5,420 | 710.35 | Slovakia |
| 2020s | 5,147 | 5,478 | 331.65 | Slovakia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Ireland or Slovakia?
- Slovakia, at 5,475 against 5,308 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Ireland and Slovakia?
- 167, with Slovakia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Slovakia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Slovakia rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Ireland ranks 49th and Slovakia ranks 48th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.