Slovakia
Europe · Central Europe
Bratislava is one hour from Vienna; low taxes, industrial heartland, affordable.
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At a Glance
📈Slovakia's Human Development Index
0.855
Very High human development#44 of 191 countries worldwide, #31 of 44 in Europe.
Higher than 77% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
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Slovakia is a Central European country with a beautiful mountain interior centred on the High Tatras, a string of medieval towns and fortified castles, and a culture that shares deep Slavic roots with its neighbours while remaining distinctly its own. Bratislava, the compact capital on the Danube, has a charm that rewards time spent beyond a day trip from Vienna or Budapest. It suits travellers who enjoy mountain landscapes, history, and a country that hasn't yet been overrun.
- More castles and castle ruins per capita than any country in Europe.
- Produces more cars per capita than any other country in the world.
Quick Facts
Capital
Bratislava
Language
Slovak
Currency
€ EUR
Area
48,080 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
105Mbps
Mobile
118Mbps
GDP / Capita
$29K
PPP / Capita
$49K
Inflation
4.0%
Unemployment
5.4%
Innovation (GII)
35.5
GNI / Capita
$26K
Tax Revenue
19.1%
FDI Inflows
1.3%
Education Spend
4.7%
Cost of Living
49.6
Price Level Index
31st pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1995
0.716 → 0.855 (+0.139)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 28 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Slovakia's Human Development Index?
Slovakia's Human Development Index is 0.855 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #44 of 191 countries.
Is Slovakia safe?
Slovakia scores 1.66 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #29 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Slovakia?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Slovakia at 49.6 (New York = 100); that is #96 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Slovakia?
Life expectancy at birth in Slovakia is 78.4 yrs (World Bank), ranked #49 of 195 countries.
What is the quality of life in Slovakia?
Numbeo's quality-of-life index scores Slovakia at 158.6, ranked #35 of 87 countries with data. It composites purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, commute and pollution from resident surveys, so it reflects what residents report rather than what an economy produces.