What is the Population of Slovakia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Slovakia has a population of approximately 5,413,813 people, making it the 121st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 49,037 km², the population density is roughly 110 people per km².
| Population | 5,413,813 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 121st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.07% |
| Area | 49,037 km² |
| Population density | 110 / km² |
| Demonym | Slovak |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 5,413,813 | 121st |
| Lebanon | 5,490,000 | 118th |
| Palestine | 5,483,450 | 119th |
| Ireland | 5,458,600 | 120th |
| Oman | 5,343,630 | 122nd |
| New Zealand | 5,324,700 | 123rd |
| Costa Rica | 5,309,625 | 124th |
Slovakia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 83,871 |
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 78,865 |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 93,028 |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 312,679 |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 603,550 |
Slovakia in context
- Slovakia covers 49,037 km², making it the 127th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine.
- Slovakia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 5,413,813 people, Slovakia holds about 7.3% of the population of Central Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Slovakia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Slovakia — FAQ
What is the population of Slovakia?
The population of Slovakia is approximately 5,413,813 (5.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Slovakia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Slovakia at approximately 5,413,813 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Slovakia is the 121st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Slovakia?
Approximately 5,413,813 people live in Slovakia, making it the 121st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Slovakia rank by population?
Slovakia is the 121st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.07%.
What is the population density of Slovakia?
Slovakia has a population density of roughly 110 people per km², based on a land area of 49,037 km².
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