Slovakia: economy and key statistics
Slovakia is number 60 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $154.5 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $28,544. The economy grew by 0.8% in 2025. Unemployment is 5.4%. The economy is 60% services, 28% industry, 2% agriculture.
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National power
Slovakia is number 55 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 41.8 out of 100: economic 63, technology 22, military 32 and human capital 55.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $154.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $266.9 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $28,544 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +0.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 4.0% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2025 |
| Population | 5.4 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 2.8 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 60% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 28% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 16% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 2% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 85% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.3% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 11% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 1.03% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 90% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Slovakia exported goods worth about $115.6bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Vehicles: $39.8bn (34.4% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $18.7bn (16.1% of goods exports)
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $12.9bn (11.2% of goods exports)
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $4.6bn (4.0% of goods exports)
- Iron and steel: $4.1bn (3.5% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Slovakia?
Slovakia had a GDP of $154.5 billion in 2025, ranking number 60 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Slovakia?
GDP per person in Slovakia was $28,544 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Slovakia growing?
The economy of Slovakia grew by 0.8% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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