Emigration by age and sex in Slovakia
Slovakia: Emigration by age and sex was 4,425 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Emigration by age and sex in Slovakia, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age and sex in Slovakia is 4,425, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age and sex in Slovakia peaked at 7,355 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 128, in 1992.
Slovakia ranks 41st of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emigration by age and sex in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 867 | — |
| 1991 | 527 | -39.2% |
| 1992 | 128 | -75.7% |
| 1993 | 7,355 | +5646.1% |
| 1994 | 154 | -97.9% |
| 1995 | 213 | +38.3% |
| 1996 | 222 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 572 | +157.7% |
| 1998 | 746 | +30.4% |
| 1999 | 618 | -17.2% |
| 2000 | 811 | +31.2% |
| 2001 | 1,011 | +24.7% |
| 2002 | 1,411 | +39.6% |
| 2003 | 1,194 | -15.4% |
| 2004 | 1,586 | +32.8% |
| 2005 | 1,873 | +18.1% |
| 2006 | 1,735 | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 1,831 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 1,705 | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 1,979 | +16.1% |
| 2010 | 1,889 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 1,863 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 2,003 | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 2,770 | +38.3% |
| 2014 | 3,644 | +31.6% |
| 2015 | 3,870 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 3,801 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 3,466 | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 3,298 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 3,384 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 2,428 | -28.3% |
| 2021 | 3,395 | +39.8% |
| 2022 | 4,468 | +31.6% |
| 2023 | 4,522 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 4,425 | -2.1% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 4,425 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467, 6% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 4,425 is below the median for high income countries, which is 63,772, 7% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Emigration by age and sex in Slovakia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +5646.1% | 128 | 7,355 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,140 | 128 | 7,355 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,514 | 811 | 1,979 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,999 | 1,863 | 3,870 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,848 | 2,428 | 4,522 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
- 38 Luxembourg 16,444 compare
- 39 Bulgaria 13,002 compare
- 40 Iceland 5,700 compare
- 41 Slovakia 4,425 compare
- 43 North Macedonia 1,711 compare
- 43 North Macedonia 1,711 compare
More population data for Slovakia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6534 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7735 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6534 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4772 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6992 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.659 (2100)
- Population density 71.28 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 131,931 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.659 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.0038 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age and sex in Slovakia?
- Emigration by age and sex in Slovakia was 4,425 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,355 in 1993.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 128 in 1992.
- How does Slovakia rank for emigration by age and sex?
- Slovakia ranks 41st out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age and sex rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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