2021 census
More than 100,000 foreigners live in Slovakia
Most foreigners do not state their faith.
Increase in solar energy use by Slovaks
The energy is least used in 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.
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.
First census results out: Slovakia has more women than men
More than 98 percent of Slovakia's permanent inhabitants have Slovak citizenship.
The assisted census has kicked off
It will last until June 13.
More than 4.8 million participated in the census. Which region had the highest turnout?
The census is not over yet.
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.
Jedi Knights and problems remembering marriage dates. People give funny answers in census
Some claim their religion is “Alcohol Witnesses".
Census is compulsory for everybody living in Slovakia (FAQs)
Find answers to some of the most pressing questions about the census.
Everyone counts – foreigners urged to take part in census
Data will help create better policies and services for communities, experts say.
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.
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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