MigrantoSlovak Diaspora
389.9K Slovaks live abroad — the #117 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 79% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 231387 |
| Austria | 50437 |
| Hungary | 24748 |
| Switzerland | 24437 |
| Canada | 12340 |
| Italy | 10301 |
| Ireland | 9573 |
| Australia | 6753 |
| Norway | 4202 |
| Denmark | 3199 |
| Bosnia | 2996 |
| Poland | 1897 |
| Luxembourg | 1004 |
| Greece | 931 |
| Iceland | 781 |
| Serbia | 755 |
| Slovenia | 654 |
| Croatia | 574 |
| Bulgaria | 542 |
| Malta | 530 |
| Finland | 393 |
| Brazil | 245 |
| Argentina | 220 |
| Estonia | 180 |
| South Africa | 146 |
| Cyprus | 143 |
| Portugal | 116 |
| Lithuania | 75 |
| Panama | 66 |
| Liechtenstein | 59 |
| Montenegro | 55 |
| North Macedonia | 35 |
| Latvia | 33 |
| Costa Rica | 31 |
| Belarus | 25 |
| Bolivia | 23 |
| Venezuela | 21 |
| Mongolia | 2 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Slovakia.
Czech Republic is the primary destination for emigrants
Czech Republic attracts 59% of all emigrants from Slovakia, while the second-largest destination receives just 13%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 87% to 59%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Switzerland is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Switzerland has increased by 51% since 2015, rising from 16.2K to 24.4K in 9 years.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
4 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Norway, Denmark, Iceland — Norway rose from outside the top 20 to rank #9.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 322859 |
| 1995 | 335476 |
| 2000 | 352303 |
| 2005 | 370695 |
| 2010 | 399133 |
| 2015 | 400856 |
| 2020 | 394449 |
| 2024 | 389909 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Czech Republic | Austria | Hungary | Switzerland | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 280923 | 7481 | 316 | 1736 | 17424 |
| 1995 | 283009 | 11313 | 7703 | 2638 | 13897 |
| 2000 | 285112 | 16963 | 15089 | 4034 | 10835 |
| 2005 | 287174 | 17569 | 18522 | 6511 | 14416 |
| 2010 | 289319 | 25797 | 22121 | 9986 | 13656 |
| 2015 | 269996 | 36752 | 19717 | 16181 | 15089 |
| 2020 | 248783 | 44353 | 20980 | 21120 | 13311 |
| 2024 | 231387 | 50437 | 24748 | 24437 | 12340 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Slovakia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Slovakia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Slovaks move to?
Most Slovaks have moved to Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary — these three countries account for about 79% of all Slovaks living abroad.
How many Slovaks live abroad?
Around 389.9K Slovaks live abroad, making it the #117-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Slovakia lives abroad?
About 7% of the population of Slovakia lives abroad — that's 389.9K out of a total population of 5.4M.
How has emigration from Slovakia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Slovakia has changed from 400.9K to 389.9K people, a change of about 3%.
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