Total number of international immigrants in Slovakia
Slovakia: Total number of international immigrants was 323,991 immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of international immigrants in Slovakia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Slovakia stood at 323,991 immigrants. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 82.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Slovakia peaked at 323,991 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 41,295 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Slovakia 99th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 41,295 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 69,323 immigrants | +67.9% |
| 2000 | 116,376 immigrants | +67.9% |
| 2005 | 130,491 immigrants | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 146,319 immigrants | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 177,624 immigrants | +21.4% |
| 2020 | 197,161 immigrants | +11.0% |
| 2024 | 323,991 immigrants | +64.3% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 323,991 immigrants is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 97% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 323,991 immigrants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370 immigrants, 75% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55,309 immigrants | 41,295 immigrants | 69,323 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 123,434 immigrants | 116,376 immigrants | 130,491 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 161,972 immigrants | 146,319 immigrants | 177,624 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 260,576 immigrants | 197,161 immigrants | 323,991 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
More population data for Slovakia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4772 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6534 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 131,931 people (2100)
- Population density 71.28 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6992 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.4733 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Slovakia?
- Total number of international immigrants in Slovakia was 323,991 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 323,991 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 41,295 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Slovakia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Slovakia ranks 99th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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