Slovak Republic Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Slovak Republic's urban population was 53.17% in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Slovak Republic's urban population stood at 53.17% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.17% by 2025. Slovak Republic ranked 148th globally.
The Slovak Republic's urban population has exhibited a steady increase over the past six decades, with a slight decline in the early 1990s. The country's urban population peaked at 56.83% in 1991, but has since shown a gradual decline, reaching 53.17% in 2025. This decline is in line with its peer countries, such as Benin, which has a similar urban population percentage. In contrast, the country's all-time trough occurred in 1960, when the urban population was 33.38%. The Slovak Republic's urban population has grown by 60% since then, indicating a significant shift towards urbanization. This trend is expected to continue, albeit at a slower pace, driven by economic growth and demographic changes. A significant reversal in this trend could be triggered by a substantial shift in government policies towards rural development and investment in agriculture, potentially altering the country's demographic trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 53.15% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 53.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 53.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.17% | −0.02% | #148 |
| 2024 | 53.19% | +0.00% | #70 |
| 2023 | 53.19% | +0.00% | #70 |
| 2022 | 53.19% | +0.00% | #71 |
| 2021 | 53.19% | −0.06% | #73 |
| 2020 | 53.25% | −0.12% | #75 |
| 2019 | 53.37% | −0.12% | #76 |
| 2018 | 53.49% | −0.12% | #77 |
| 2017 | 53.61% | −0.13% | #80 |
| 2016 | 53.74% | −0.13% | #83 |
| 2015 | 53.87% | −0.13% | #85 |
| 2014 | 54.00% | −0.14% | #87 |
| 2013 | 54.14% | −0.14% | #89 |
| 2012 | 54.28% | −0.14% | #93 |
| 2011 | 54.42% | −0.15% | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovak Republic's urban population was 53.17% in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Slovak Republic's urban population peaked at 56.83% in 1991.
The lowest urban population in Slovak Republic was 33.38% in 1960.
Slovak Republic ranks 148th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovak Republic's urban population is projected to reach 53.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Slovak Republic in 2025 was 53.17%. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovak-republic_urban-population,
title = {Slovak Republic Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovak-republic/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}