2021 census

Slovakia's Foreigners' Police HQ on Ružinovská Street in Bratislava.

More than 100,000 foreigners live in Slovakia

Most foreigners do not state their faith.

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Increase in solar energy use by Slovaks

The energy is least used in Bratislava.

Blumental Church, Bratislava

Losing my religion in Slovakia

Slovakia is traditionally viewed as the more religious part of the one-time common Czecho-Slovak state. Yet the latest census shows the country is becoming more atheist and this shift will likely be irreversible.

Slovakia is getting old fast

2021 census results indicate Slovakia's population is set to age fast. But the situation could be even worse over suspicions there are a lot less people in the country than the official data suggests.

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Slovak, Catholic, and ageing. But some of the 2021 census is a surprise (+graphs)

The data also revealed that almost 4 percent of inhabitants were not born in Slovakia.

Bratislava not satisfied with census results, city demands explanation

Mayors believe that the census result show fewer inhabitants of Bratislava than in reality.

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First census results out: Slovakia has more women than men

More than 98 percent of Slovakia's permanent inhabitants have Slovak citizenship.

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The assisted census has kicked off

It will last until June 13.

Alexander Ballek (left)
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Bratislava Old Town residents urged to partake in the census

Foreigners living in Slovakia are obligated to count themselves. The online census is available until the end of March.

Almost 70 percent of Slovak inhabitants have participated in the census

The deadline for the obligatory census is the end of March.

Census form can be filled also via the phone.

Census is compulsory for everybody living in Slovakia (FAQs)

Find answers to some of the most pressing questions about the census.

Every inhabitant of Slovakia counts, regardless of their citizenship.

Everyone counts – foreigners urged to take part in census

Data will help create better policies and services for communities, experts say.

A view of Bratislava up from the National Bank of Slovakia high-rise building.

The 2021 census may bring Bratislava an additional €10-15 mill to the state coffers

Ten years ago, some Bratislavans did not participate fearing lack of anonymity.

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It will be possible to pick two nationalities in this year’s census

The Statistics Office withdrew its proposal to keep only one nationality after harsh criticism.

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