Slovakia
- Capital:
- Bratislava
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Eastern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Bratislava, Bratislava - Petrzalka, Bratislava - Ruzinov
- Abbreviation:
- SVK
5,451,342
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
5,451,342
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Slovakia's population is projected to be 3,494,823 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,451,342 | 0.03% | 124 |
| 2025 | 5,474,881 | 0.07% | 123 |
| 2020 | 5,455,024 | 0.08% | 118 |
| 2019 | 5,450,626 | 0.14% | 118 |
| 2018 | 5,443,232 | 0.14% | 118 |
| 2017 | 5,435,700 | 0.16% | 117 |
| 2015 | 5,420,278 | 0.1% | 117 |
| 2010 | 5,391,851 | 0.06% | 114 |
| 2005 | 5,376,695 | -0.01% | 110 |
| 2000 | 5,379,999 | 0.1% | 105 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,451,342 | 0.03% | 124 |
| 2032 | 5,367,130 | -0.27% | 127 |
| 2037 | 5,262,927 | -0.39% | 128 |
| 2042 | 5,142,686 | -0.46% | 129 |
| 2047 | 5,015,615 | -0.5% | 130 |
| 2052 | 4,881,652 | -0.54% | 130 |
| 2057 | 4,733,608 | -0.61% | 131 |
| 2062 | 4,565,666 | -0.72% | 135 |
| 2067 | 4,383,301 | -0.81% | 135 |
| 2072 | 4,197,587 | -0.86% | 135 |
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Bratislava has a metropolitan area population of 485,917, comprising 8.91%% of Slovakia's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bratislava | 485,917 | 8.91% |
| 2 | Bratislava - Petrzalka | 113,496 | 2.08% |
| 3 | Bratislava - Ruzinov | 85,014 | 1.56% |
| 4 | Presov | 80,542 | 1.48% |
| 5 | Zilina | 80,000 | 1.47% |
| 6 | Nitra | 75,676 | 1.39% |
| 7 | Banska Bystrica | 72,722 | 1.33% |
| 8 | Trnava | 62,836 | 1.15% |
| 9 | Trencin | 53,886 | 0.99% |
| 10 | Martin | 49,649 | 0.91% |
As of 2026, Slovakia has a total population of 5,451,342, ranking as the 124th most populous nation in the world.
Slovakia represents 0.07% of the total global population and 0.73% of Europe's population.
Slovakia has a population density of 113.4 people per km² (approximately 293.6 per mi²), making it the 103rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Slovakia is Slovak (83.8%) , followed by Hungarian (7.8%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Slovakia, comprising 55.8% of the population.