Net migration metrics in Slovakia
Slovakia: Net migration metrics was 4,933 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,933
Change on year
down 94.7%
World rank
63rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
92,314
in 2022
All-time low
-9,402
in 1990
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Slovakia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Slovakia is 4,933, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 94.7% on the previous year and up 517.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Slovakia peaked at 92,314 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -9,402, in 1990.
That places Slovakia 63rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -5,540 | — |
| 1951 | 3,990 | -172.0% |
| 1952 | 4,168 | +4.5% |
| 1953 | 4,323 | +3.7% |
| 1954 | 4,483 | +3.7% |
| 1955 | 4,280 | -4.5% |
| 1956 | 4,414 | +3.1% |
| 1957 | 4,423 | +0.2% |
| 1958 | 4,725 | +6.8% |
| 1959 | 4,512 | -4.5% |
| 1960 | 4,344 | -3.7% |
| 1961 | 4,812 | +10.8% |
| 1962 | -9,019 | -287.4% |
| 1963 | -8,548 | -5.2% |
| 1964 | -8,608 | +0.7% |
| 1965 | -8,707 | +1.2% |
| 1966 | -8,817 | +1.3% |
| 1967 | -8,876 | +0.7% |
| 1968 | -8,881 | +0.1% |
| 1969 | -8,998 | +1.3% |
| 1970 | -4,919 | -45.3% |
| 1971 | -3,495 | -28.9% |
| 1972 | -3,516 | +0.6% |
| 1973 | -3,854 | +9.6% |
| 1974 | -4,190 | +8.7% |
| 1975 | -4,652 | +11.0% |
| 1976 | -4,432 | -4.7% |
| 1977 | -4,621 | +4.3% |
| 1978 | -4,689 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | -4,712 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | -5,522 | +17.2% |
| 1981 | -5,821 | +5.4% |
| 1982 | -6,088 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | -6,361 | +4.5% |
| 1984 | -6,276 | -1.3% |
| 1985 | -6,068 | -3.3% |
| 1986 | -6,143 | +1.2% |
| 1987 | -6,401 | +4.2% |
| 1988 | -6,500 | +1.5% |
| 1989 | -7,254 | +11.6% |
| 1990 | -9,402 | +29.6% |
| 1991 | 174 | -101.9% |
| 1992 | -201 | -215.5% |
| 1993 | 72 | -135.8% |
| 1994 | -109 | -251.4% |
| 1995 | -30 | -72.5% |
| 1996 | 246 | -920.0% |
| 1997 | 247 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | -12 | -104.9% |
| 1999 | -119 | +891.7% |
| 2000 | -831 | +598.3% |
| 2001 | -860 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | -580 | -32.6% |
| 2003 | -646 | +11.4% |
| 2004 | -522 | -19.2% |
| 2005 | -561 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | -549 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | -571 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | -495 | -13.3% |
| 2009 | -542 | +9.5% |
| 2010 | -1,814 | +234.7% |
| 2011 | -2,392 | +31.9% |
| 2012 | 871 | -136.4% |
| 2013 | -1,181 | -235.6% |
| 2014 | -1,158 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 2,549 | -320.1% |
| 2016 | 3,487 | +36.8% |
| 2017 | 3,279 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 3,446 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 3,128 | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 4,350 | +39.1% |
| 2021 | -8,172 | -287.9% |
| 2022 | 92,314 | -1229.6% |
| 2023 | 4,933 | -94.7% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 4,933 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 95% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 4,933 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 98% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +1229.6% | -8,172 | 92,314 |
| 1996 | +920.0% | -30 | 246 |
| 1999 | -891.7% | -12 | -119 |
| 2000 | -598.3% | -119 | -831 |
| 2015 | +320.1% | -1,158 | 2,549 |
| 1962 | -287.4% | 4,812 | -9,019 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,378 | -5,540 | 4,725 | 10 |
| 1960s | -6,130 | -9,019 | 4,812 | 10 |
| 1970s | -4,308 | -4,919 | -3,495 | 10 |
| 1980s | -6,243 | -7,254 | -5,522 | 10 |
| 1990s | -913.4 | -9,402 | 247 | 10 |
| 2000s | -615.7 | -860 | -495 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,022 | -2,392 | 3,487 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,356 | -8,172 | 92,314 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Slovakia?
- Net migration metrics in Slovakia was 4,933 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 92,314 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was -9,402 in 1990.
- How does Slovakia rank for net migration metrics?
- Slovakia ranks 63rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 517.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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