Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Slovakia
Slovakia: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.4642 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.4642 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 945.1%
World rank
200th
of 233 countries
All-time high
1.6 % change on previous year
in 2023
All-time low
-0.4729 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Slovakia, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Slovakia recorded -0.4642 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 945.1% on the previous year and down 581.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Slovakia peaked at 1.6 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -0.4729 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Slovakia ranks 200th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.7278 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.7987 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1973 | 0.9278 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 1974 | 0.9797 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 0.999 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1979 | 0.9861 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 0.9673 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 0.7853 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1982 | 0.7542 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 0.7154 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 0.6562 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 0.6392 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 0.6025 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1987 | 0.5206 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1988 | 0.4752 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1989 | 0.439 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 0.3358 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 1991 | 0.2795 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1992 | 0.4341 % change on previous year | +55.3% |
| 1993 | 0.382 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1994 | 0.369 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 0.2646 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 1996 | 0.1492 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1997 | 0.1553 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 0.1189 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1999 | 0.0679 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2000 | 0.0552 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2001 | 0.0152 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 2002 | -0.0362 % change on previous year | -337.8% |
| 2003 | -0.0288 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2004 | -0.0266 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 0.0208 % change on previous year | -178.3% |
| 2006 | 0.0035 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2007 | 0.002 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2008 | 0.0037 % change on previous year | +81.8% |
| 2009 | 0.0751 % change on previous year | +1919.9% |
| 2010 | 0.1461 % change on previous year | +94.4% |
| 2011 | 0.1058 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
| 2012 | 0.1264 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 2013 | 0.124 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 0.0814 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0964 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 0.0901 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 0.1674 % change on previous year | +85.9% |
| 2018 | 0.1436 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1336 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 0.1381 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0233 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 2022 | -0.4729 % change on previous year | -2131.0% |
| 2023 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -437.6% |
| 2024 | 0.0549 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 2025 | -0.4642 % change on previous year | -945.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9494 % change on previous year | 0.7278 % change on previous year | 1.06 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.6555 % change on previous year | 0.439 % change on previous year | 0.9673 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2556 % change on previous year | 0.0679 % change on previous year | 0.4341 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0084 % change on previous year | -0.0362 % change on previous year | 0.0751 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1215 % change on previous year | 0.0814 % change on previous year | 0.1674 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1459 % change on previous year | -0.4729 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
- 197 Cuba -0.3782 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Tonga -0.3899 % change on previous year compare
- 199 Dominica -0.4461 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Hong Kong -0.4889 % change on previous year compare
- 202 North Macedonia -0.4925 % change on previous year compare
- 203 Japan -0.5126 % change on previous year 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)
- Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP 0 thousands per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Slovakia?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Slovakia was -0.4642 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.6 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4729 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Slovakia rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Slovakia ranks 200th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 581.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.