Slovakia

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 5.4M (2025). World rank 122 of 216; in Europe, 26 of 48. Area: 49,037 km². World rank 131 of 249; in Europe, 27 of 52. GDP per person: $28,544 (2025). World rank 58 of 210 (1 = best); in Europe, 30 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: GDP $89.2B → $154.5B and GDP per person $16,442 → $28,544.

State

Official name: Slovak Republic
Local name: Slovensko
Capital: Bratislava
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 5,413,813 2025
Area: 49,037 km²
GDP: $154.5B 2025
GDP per person: $28,544 2025
Life expectancy: 78.4 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Slovak
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +421
Emergency numbers: 112, 150, 155, 158
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, E
Mains voltage: 230 V