Country profile Β· Europe & Central Asia

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovak Republic

High income. Capital Bratislava. Full World Bank, WHO, ILO & OECD indicator profile across 38 measures, with regional peers and rankings.

5.4 million
Population
$140.9 billion
GDP
$25,993
GDP / capita
78.4 years
Life expectancy
Europe & Central Asia High income Capital: Bratislava

The verdict

Slovak Republic ranks 61st of 217 by total GDP and 63rd for life expectancy - a high income economy in Europe & Central Asia.

#61
World GDP rank (of 217)
$25,993
GDP per capita
#63
Life-expectancy rank
#119
Population rank

Ranks are computed across the 217 countries with data for each indicator; see the full tables and sources below.

Slovak Republic on the global income map

Slovak Republic (SVK) plotted alongside its largest economic peers on GDP per capita and the Human Development Index. Bubble area scales with population; color encodes income tier; gold rings mark OECD members.

Slovak Republic on the global income map Slovak Republic positioned on the GDP-per-capita / HDI plane against its largest economic peers. 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 $200 $1K $10K $100K GDP per capita (USD, log scale) Human Development Index (0–1) India - GDP/cap $2,695 Β· lower-middle income IND China - GDP/cap $13,303 Β· upper-middle income CHN United States - GDP/cap $84,534 Β· high income Β· OECD USA Indonesia - GDP/cap $4,925 Β· upper-middle income IDN Pakistan - GDP/cap $1,479 Β· lower-middle income Nigeria - GDP/cap $1,084 Β· low income Brazil - GDP/cap $10,311 Β· upper-middle income Bangladesh - GDP/cap $2,593 Β· lower-middle income Russian Federation - GDP/cap $14,889 Β· high income Ethiopia - GDP/cap $1,134 Β· low income Mexico - GDP/cap $14,186 Β· high income Β· OECD Japan - GDP/cap $32,487 Β· high income Β· OECD Egypt, Arab Rep. - GDP/cap $3,338 Β· lower-middle income Philippines - GDP/cap $3,985 Β· lower-middle income Congo, Dem. Rep. - GDP/cap $693 Β· low income Viet Nam - GDP/cap $4,717 Β· upper-middle income Iran, Islamic Rep. - GDP/cap $5,190 Β· upper-middle income Turkiye - GDP/cap $15,893 Β· high income Β· OECD Germany - GDP/cap $56,104 Β· high income Β· OECD Thailand - GDP/cap $7,387 Β· upper-middle income United Kingdom - GDP/cap $53,246 Β· high income Β· OECD Tanzania - GDP/cap $1,193 Β· lower-middle income France - GDP/cap $46,103 Β· high income Β· OECD South Africa - GDP/cap $6,267 Β· upper-middle income Italy - GDP/cap $40,385 Β· high income Β· OECD Kenya - GDP/cap $2,133 Β· lower-middle income Myanmar - GDP/cap $1,359 Β· lower-middle income Colombia - GDP/cap $7,951 Β· upper-middle income Β· OECD Korea, Rep. - GDP/cap $36,239 Β· high income Β· OECD Sudan - GDP/cap $985 Β· low income Slovak Republic - GDP/cap $25,993 Β· high income Β· OECD Income tier Low Lower-middle Upper-middle High OECD member

Indicators tracked

38

Across 8 topic areas

GDP per capita

$25,993

Latest WB report

Population

5.4 million

UN estimate

OECD member

Yes

38-country health benchmark

Population
5.4 million
GDP
$140.9 billion
GDP per Capita
$25,993
Life Expectancy
78.4 years

Overview

Slovak Republic has a population of 5.4 million, making it the 119th-most populous country out of 217 tracked in Europe & Central Asia.

Its economy totals $140.9 billion - ranked 61st globally by total GDP. GDP per capita stands at $25,993, placing it in the High income category.

Life expectancy at birth is 78.4 years (ranked 63rd globally), reflecting overall health outcomes as measured by the World Bank.

The capital is Bratislava.

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Population
5.4 million
2024
Population Ages 0-14
15.8%
2024
Population Ages 65+
18.5%
2024
Population Density
112.9/kmΒ²
2023
Urban Population
53.2%
2024

πŸ’° Economy

Foreign Direct Investment
$5 billion
2024
GDP (Current USD)
$140.9 billion
2024
GDP Growth Rate
1.9%
2024
GDP Per Capita (Current USD)
$25,992.675
2024
Inflation (Consumer Prices)
2.8%
2024
Trade (% of GDP)
171.2%
2024
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
2024

πŸ₯ Health

Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
7.4%
2023
Infant Mortality Rate
5.3 per 1,000
2024
Life Expectancy at Birth
78.4 years
2024
Maternal Mortality Ratio
4
2023
Physicians (per 1,000 people)
3.7 per 1,000
2022
Under-5 Mortality Rate
6.3 per 1,000
2024

πŸ“š Education

Education Expenditure (% of GDP)
4.7%
2022
School Enrollment (Primary)
102.8
2024
School Enrollment (Secondary)
93.2
2024
School Enrollment (Tertiary)
54.5
2024

🌍 Environment

CO2 Emissions Per Capita
5.5
2024
Electric Power Consumption
4,675 kWh
2024
Forest Area
40.1
2023
Freshwater Withdrawal
4.5
2022
Renewable Energy Consumption
17.9%
2021

πŸ—οΈ Infrastructure

Access to Clean Water
99.6%
2024
Access to Electricity
100.0%
2023
Access to Sanitation
83.4%
2024
Internet Users
89.8%
2024
Mobile Subscriptions
140.0
2024

βš–οΈ Social

Female Labor Participation
55.5
2024
GINI Index
23.8
2023
Intentional Homicides
1.1
2023
Male Labor Participation
66.5
2024
Net Migration
-21,027
2024
Poverty (< $2.15/day)
0.5%
2023

πŸ₯ Healthcare System

Slovak Republic vs OECD average across 9 key health indicators. See full OECD rankings β†’

DTP Vaccination Coverage
96% children
↑ 3% vs OECD avg avg: 93% children
2025
Health Expenditure per Capita (USD PPP)
$3,280
↓ 40% vs OECD avg avg: $5,462
2023
Health Spending (% of GDP)
7.4% of GDP
↓ 19% vs OECD avg avg: 9.1% of GDP
2023
Hospital Beds per 1,000 Population
5.7 per 1,000
↑ 35% vs OECD avg avg: 4.2 per 1,000
2023
Infant Mortality Rate
5.9 per 1,000 births
↓ 43% vs OECD avg avg: 4.1 per 1,000 births
2024
Life Expectancy at Birth
78.4 years
↓ 4% vs OECD avg avg: 81.3 years
2024
Measles Vaccination Coverage
95% children
↑ 8% vs OECD avg avg: 88% children
2023

Source: OECD Health Statistics 2025. OECD averages calculated across all reporting member countries. Data years vary by indicator.

🌐 OECD Member Indicators

Slovak Republic is one of 38 OECD member countries. Economic, labor, and inequality statistics from the OECD.

Female Employment Rate
47.0%
2023 OECD ALFS
Gini Coefficient (Disposable Income)
0.213
2023 OECD IDD
Harmonized Unemployment Rate
5.8%
2023 OECD ALFS
GDP per Capita (PPP, intl $)
$48,132
2024 World Bank
Hospital Beds (per 1,000 people)
5.6 per 1,000
2023 World Bank

Sources: OECD.Stat (labor, inequality) and World Bank (GDP PPP). Data years vary by indicator.

πŸ«€ Disease Burden

Key causes of death and disease risk in Slovak Republic. Source: WHO Global Health Observatory.

NCD Death Rate
474
per 100K Β· 2021
Premature NCD Risk
16.6%
dying 30–70 from NCD
Road Traffic Deaths
6.4
per 100K
Suicide Rate
55.7
per 100K
TB Deaths
0.51
per 100K
Maternal Mortality
4
per 100K births

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory. NCD mortality rate: 2021. Rates are age-standardized per 100,000 population. Premature NCD risk covers cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease.

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What the data says about Slovak Republic

Every figure on this profile comes from a specific measurement methodology, and OECD member states like Slovak Republic generally report the most complete and harmonized statistical series in this dataset: standardized definitions and cross-agency reconciliation between the World Bank, OECD, and WHO reduce, though never eliminate, the gaps that show up elsewhere. With a comparatively small population, Slovak Republic's national totals can move sharply on the back of a handful of large transactions or a single policy change, so year-over-year swings deserve more scrutiny here than they would in a larger economy. Reading several indicators side by side, rather than anchoring on one number, is the more reliable way to build a grounded picture of how people in Slovak Republic actually live, work, and age.

Slovak Republic sits in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 5.4 million, placing it 119th out of 217 countries by headcount. Its capital, Bratislava, anchors a High income economy with total GDP of $140.9 billion - ranked 61st globally, and GDP per capita of $25,993. This combination of demographic scale and economic output shapes everything from household purchasing power and domestic market depth to the country's weight in regional trade flows and international development programmes.

Life expectancy at birth in Slovak Republic is 78.4 years, ranking 63rd worldwide and offering a summary read on healthcare access, nutrition, sanitation, and long-run living standards. The World Bank's World Development Indicators, combined with the WHO Global Health Observatory and ILO ILOSTAT wage statistics plus OECD Health Statistics 2025, expose 38 data points across 7 thematic areas, from fertility and urbanisation to COβ‚‚ emissions, school enrolment, and labour-force participation. Reading these indicators together, rather than in isolation, is what turns headline numbers into a grounded portrait of how people actually live.

Use the indicator tables below to track trajectories over time, jump to Slovak Republic's placement on specific rankings such as GDP, population density, or life expectancy, and open the side-by-side Compare view to benchmark against peers inside Europe & Central Asia or across income groups. Because all figures come from official, CC BY 4.0-licensed datasets with clear vintages, you can cite them directly in research or journalism. Where a field reads "N/A", the upstream agency has not yet released that value for Slovak Republic - we never fabricate estimates or carry forward stale values, so missing points stay visible rather than quietly filled in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the data for Slovak Republic come from?

Data for Slovak Republic is sourced from four official datasets: the World Bank Open Data catalog, WHO Global Health Observatory, ILO ILOSTAT (for average wages and working hours), and OECD.Stat (for OECD-specific indicators such as health expenditure per capita, income inequality, and harmonized unemployment rates).

How current is the data for Slovak Republic?

It varies by indicator - most points are 2020-2024. See our methodology page for the update cadence per source.

Can I compare Slovak Republic with other countries?

Yes - use the compare tool above, or the rankings catalog to see where Slovak Republic stands on any single indicator.

What does GDP per capita tell us about Slovak Republic?

Slovak Republic's total output divided by its population, in current US dollars - an approximate read on average economic productivity per person. See our methodology page for the PPP-adjustment caveats.

How does Slovak Republic's life expectancy compare to the global average?

78.4 years, ranking 63rd of 217 countries tracked - against a global average near 73 years.

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Source: World Bank Open Data, Source: WHO Global Health Observatory, Source: ILO ILOSTAT, Source: OECD Health Statistics 2025. World Bank and ILO data licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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