GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in Slovakia
Slovakia: GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) was 2.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP growth in Slovakia, 1991–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp growth in Slovakia is 2.1%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp growth in Slovakia peaked at 10.8% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -14.6%, in 1991.
That places Slovakia 143rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -14.6% | — |
| 1992 | -6.7% | -53.9% |
| 1993 | 1.9% | -128.3% |
| 1994 | 6.2% | +226.4% |
| 1995 | 5.8% | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 6.1% | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 5.5% | -10.4% |
| 1998 | 3.8% | -30.3% |
| 1999 | -0.5% | -112.4% |
| 2000 | 0.8% | -266.8% |
| 2001 | 2.9% | +270.6% |
| 2002 | 4.4% | +51.0% |
| 2003 | 4.9% | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 5.4% | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 6.5% | +20.3% |
| 2006 | 8.9% | +37.6% |
| 2007 | 10.8% | +21.2% |
| 2008 | 5.4% | -50.4% |
| 2009 | -5.5% | -202.6% |
| 2010 | 6.8% | -223.3% |
| 2011 | 2.6% | -62.3% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | -38.8% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | -55.2% |
| 2014 | 2.7% | +285.0% |
| 2015 | 5.2% | +91.2% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | -62.4% |
| 2017 | 2.9% | +47.6% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | +41.3% |
| 2019 | 2.3% | -44.0% |
| 2020 | -2.6% | -213.6% |
| 2021 | 5.7% | -320.4% |
| 2022 | 0.4% | -92.3% |
| 2023 | 2.2% | +395.7% |
| 2024 | 2.1% | -4.9% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 2.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.3%, 91% of the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 2.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.3%, 91% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8% | -14.6% | 6.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.4% | -5.5% | 10.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | -2.6% | 5.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
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 gdp growth in Slovakia?
- Gdp growth in Slovakia was 2.1% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp growth recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.8% in 2007.
- What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.6% in 1991.
- How does Slovakia rank for gdp growth?
- Slovakia ranks 143rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp growth rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release