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Slovak Republic Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

60.42% −0.38pp (-0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #100 Global Peak 66.09% (1991) Source World Bank

Slovak Republic Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Slovak Republic's labor force participation stood at 60.42% in 2025, a decline of +0.38pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.77% by 2026. Slovak Republic ranked 100th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 60.79% - -
2027* trend 60.78% - -
2026* trend 60.77% - -
2025 60.42% −0.38pp #100
2024 60.80% −0.37pp #99
2023 61.17% +0.02pp #97
2022 61.16% +0.96pp #94
2021 60.20% +1.30pp #98
2020 58.91% −0.65pp #103
2019 59.56% −0.17pp #109
2018 59.73% −0.17pp #105
2017 59.89% −0.12pp #104
2016 60.01% +0.38pp #105
2015 59.63% −0.16pp #109
2014 59.79% +0.54pp #104
2013 59.25% +0.06pp #113
2012 59.18% +0.38pp #113
2011 58.80% −0.03pp #117
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.7% GDP growth 2.7% C/A balance 1.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slovak Republic's labor force participation?

Slovak Republic's labor force participation was 60.42% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Slovak Republic?

Slovak Republic's labor force participation peaked at 66.09% in 1991.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Slovak Republic?

The lowest labor force participation in Slovak Republic was 58.70% in 2009.

How does Slovak Republic rank in labor force participation?

Slovak Republic ranks 100th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Slovak Republic in 2026?

Slovak Republic's labor force participation is projected to reach 60.77% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Slovak Republic in 2025?

The labor force participation of Slovak Republic in 2025 was 60.42%. This ranks 100th in the world.

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