Slovakia Population
Europe & Central Asia · 124th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
5,402,010
The population of Slovakia is about 5,402,010 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 5.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.07% of the world's people.
Slovakia is ranked 124th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.16% a year. It peaked around 2020 at 5.5 million and is projected to fall to 4.9 million by 2050. Since 1960 (4.1 million) it has grown by 33%. Population density is 112 people per square kilometre. 53% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
5.4 million
Yearly change
−0.16%
World rank
124th
Share of world
0.07%
Density
112/km²
Land area
48,080 km²
Life expectancy
78.4 yrs
Births per woman
1.46
GDP per capita
$28,544
GDP
$154.5B
Population of Slovakia, 1960–2050
Slovakia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,068,095 | — | 85 |
| 1970 | 4,538,223 | +0.43% | 94 |
| 1980 | 4,979,815 | +0.83% | 104 |
| 1990 | 5,299,187 | +0.44% | 110 |
| 2000 | 5,388,720 | −0.14% | 112 |
| 2010 | 5,391,428 | +0.09% | 112 |
| 2020 | 5,458,827 | +0.09% | 114 |
| 2024 | 5,422,069 | −0.09% | 113 |
| 2026proj. | 5,405,219 | −0.16% | 112 |
| 2030proj. | 5,352,949 | −0.30% | 111 |
| 2040proj. | 5,131,903 | −0.48% | 107 |
| 2050proj. | 4,885,437 | −0.51% | 102 |
Slovakia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 32.9 times as many people as Slovakia. Bangladesh is 12.2 times more densely populated.
Slovakia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Slovakia in 2026?
About 5,405,219 (5.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Slovakia's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.16% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Slovakia?
About 112 people per km², with a land area of 48,080 km².
What will the population of Slovakia be in 2050?
About 4.9 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Slovakia?
Bratislava.
What is the life expectancy in Slovakia?
78.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.