The number of unemployed persons in Slovakia decreased to 140964 in May of 2026 from 142834 in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Slovakia averaged 297112.00 from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 533676.00 in January of 2001 and a record low of 134124.00 in May of 2019. source: Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic



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Employed Persons 2585.60 2626.10 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change -0.10 0.00 percent Mar 2026
Employment Rate 71.90 72.60 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 2404.00 2442.80 Thousand Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 94.10 94.40 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 167.89 167.61 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 3.90 3.70 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 915.00 816.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 114.10 114.10 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 5.42 5.42 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 123.54 122.48 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 64.08 63.33 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 64.08 63.33 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 140964.00 142834.00 May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.10 5.20 percent May 2026
Real Wage Growth 2.30 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Wages 1826.00 1781.00 EUR/Month Apr 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 1801.00 1750.00 EUR/Month Apr 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 17.50 17.50 percent Apr 2026


Slovakia Unemployed Persons
In Slovakia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
140964.00 142834.00 533676.00 134124.00 1993 - 2026 Monthly
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