Slovakia is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 5.5 million people (UN estimate), the 120th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1993Population: 120th
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Region
Eastern Europe, Europe
Population
about 5.5 million (120th)
Area
49,035 km² (125th)
UN member since
January 19, 1993
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Slovakia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 5.5 million, the 120th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/22 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 49,035 km², the 125th largest of the 193. That is about 1/7 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 112.
Joining the United Nations
Slovakia joined the United Nations on January 19, 1993.
That was 37 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Czech Republic.
Think about it
Q1Compare Slovakia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Slovakia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Slovakia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 10 UN member states in Eastern Europe. The one with the most people is Russian Federation.