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Slovak Republic Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

5.36% −0.01pp (-0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #97 Global Peak 19.15% (2001) Source World Bank

Slovak Republic Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Slovak Republic's unemployment rate stood at 5.36% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. The IMF projects 5.50% by 2025. Slovak Republic ranked 97th globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 5.60% - -
2029* IMF 5.60% - -
2028* IMF 5.60% - -
2027* IMF 5.62% - -
2026* IMF 5.64% - -
2025* IMF 5.50% - -
2025 5.36% −0.01pp #97
2024 5.30% −0.53pp #101
2023 5.84% −0.34pp #112
2022 6.14% −0.67pp #116
2021 6.89% +0.24pp #112
2020 6.72% +0.99pp #102
2019 5.76% −0.76pp #107
2018 6.54% −1.53pp #116
2017 8.14% −1.52pp #127
2016 9.68% −1.80pp #137
2015 11.49% −1.61pp #148
2014 11.54% −2.61pp #146
2013 14.23% +0.32pp #159
2012 13.97% +0.37pp #159
2011 13.63% −0.77pp #158
Show all years (1991-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slovak Republic's unemployment rate?

Slovak Republic's unemployment rate was 5.36% in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Slovak Republic?

Slovak Republic's unemployment rate peaked at 19.15% in 2001.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Slovak Republic?

The lowest unemployment rate in Slovak Republic was 5.30% in 2024.

How does Slovak Republic rank in unemployment rate?

Slovak Republic ranks 97th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Slovak Republic in 2025?

Slovak Republic's unemployment rate is projected to reach 5.50% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Slovak Republic in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Slovak Republic in 2025 was 5.36%. This ranks 97th in the world.

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