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Slovak Republic: Population growth (annual %)

In , Slovak Republic's Population growth (annual %) was -0.09.

That's up 6.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Slovak Republic ranks #186 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Slovak Republic Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.17
Trough
-0.28
1-year change
+6.7%
5-year change
-163.6%
10-year change
-188.7%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
-0.0861
-0.0923
-0.2849
-0.2124
0.0858
0.1353
0.1385
0.1552
0.1289
0.0950

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Slovak Republic's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Slovak Republic's Population growth (annual %) was -0.09, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Slovak Republic's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Slovak Republic's Population growth (annual %) rose 6.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Slovak Republic rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Slovak Republic ranked #186 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Slovak Republic's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Slovak Republic is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 of 58.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.