Rural population, annual growth rate in Slovakia
Slovakia: Rural population, annual growth rate was -0.1564 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.1564 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 76.6%
World rank
122nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
2.27 % change on previous year
in 1961
All-time low
-1.22 % change on previous year
in 1976
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Rural population, annual growth rate in Slovakia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, rural population, annual growth rate in Slovakia stood at -0.1564 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 76.6% on the previous year and down 140.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Slovakia peaked at 2.27 % change on previous year in 1961 and was at its lowest, -1.22 % change on previous year, in 1976.
Slovakia ranks 122nd of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population, annual growth rate in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0.2561 % change on previous year | -88.7% |
| 1963 | 0.0342 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 1964 | -0.0658 % change on previous year | -292.6% |
| 1965 | -0.225 % change on previous year | +241.8% |
| 1966 | -0.3965 % change on previous year | +76.2% |
| 1967 | -0.5505 % change on previous year | +38.9% |
| 1968 | -0.6905 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 1969 | -0.7386 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1970 | -1.09 % change on previous year | +47.8% |
| 1971 | -1.17 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1972 | -0.9589 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 1973 | -1.04 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1974 | -1.13 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1975 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1976 | -1.22 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1977 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1978 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1979 | -0.9395 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1980 | -0.8068 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 1981 | -0.6872 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1982 | -0.6266 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1983 | -0.6774 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1984 | -0.6854 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1985 | -0.6315 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1986 | -0.5796 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1987 | -0.4964 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1988 | -0.3362 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 1989 | -0.1554 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1990 | 0.0726 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 1991 | 0.007 % change on previous year | -90.4% |
| 1992 | 0.0791 % change on previous year | +1031.2% |
| 1993 | 0.4814 % change on previous year | +508.9% |
| 1994 | 0.5381 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 0.473 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 0.4209 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1997 | 0.4162 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 0.3799 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 0.3555 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 0.1177 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 2001 | 0.0651 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 2002 | 0.2345 % change on previous year | +260.2% |
| 2003 | 0.2491 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 0.328 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 2005 | 0.3822 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 0.3916 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 0.4221 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 0.475 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 0.5107 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 0.449 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2011 | 0.456 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 0.4787 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 0.4097 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2014 | 0.3927 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 0.3844 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 0.4113 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 0.4311 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 0.407 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 0.3971 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3401 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2021 | -0.0882 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 2022 | -0.2847 % change on previous year | +223.0% |
| 2023 | -0.0936 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2024 | -0.0886 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2025 | -0.1564 % change on previous year | +76.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.0113 % change on previous year | -0.7386 % change on previous year | 2.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -1.1 % change on previous year | -1.22 % change on previous year | -0.9395 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.5683 % change on previous year | -0.8068 % change on previous year | -0.1554 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3224 % change on previous year | 0.007 % change on previous year | 0.5381 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3176 % change on previous year | 0.0651 % change on previous year | 0.5107 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4217 % change on previous year | 0.3844 % change on previous year | 0.4787 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0619 % change on previous year | -0.2847 % change on previous year | 0.3401 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 123 Republic of Korea -0.1591 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Haiti -0.1649 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Romania -0.1768 % change on previous year compare
More agriculture & rural data for Slovakia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0159 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 454.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4681 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.59 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.59 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
- Rural population 46.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population, annual growth rate in Slovakia?
- Rural population, annual growth rate in Slovakia was -0.1564 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.27 % change on previous year in 1961.
- What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.22 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Slovakia rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
- Slovakia ranks 122nd out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 140.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Rural population World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.