Population

Czech RepublicvsSlovakia
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Czech Republic is higher
Nominal GDP
Czech Republic is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Czech Republic’s population is 101% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of 5,482,959.
Surface area
Czech Republic’s surface area is 61% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of 29,841 km².
Population density
Czech Republic’s population density is 25% higher than that of Slovakia, a difference of 27.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
Czech Republic’s nominal GDP is 146% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of $206.10 billion.
GDP per capita
Czech Republic’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of Slovakia, a difference of $5,831.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Prague
Bratislava
Population
10,905,028
5,422,069
Surface area
78,871 km²
49,030 km²
Population density
138 /km²
111 /km²
Nominal GDP
$347.03 billion · 2024
$140.93 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$31,823 · 2024
$25,993 · 2024
Region
Europe
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Currency
Czech koruna · CZK · Kč
Euro · EUR · €
Nationality
Czech
Slovak
Phone code
+420
+421
Internet domain
.cz
.sk
ISO codes
CZ / CZE
SK / SVK
Time zone
Europe/Prague
Europe/Bratislava
Native name
Česká republika
Slovensko
| Measure | Czech Republic | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Prague | Bratislava |
| Population | 10,905,028 | 5,422,069 |
| Surface area | 78,871 km² | 49,030 km² |
| Population density | 138 /km² | 111 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $347.03 billion · 2024 | $140.93 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $31,823 · 2024 | $25,993 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Czech koruna · CZK · Kč | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Czech | Slovak |
| Phone code | +420 | +421 |
| Internet domain | .cz | .sk |
| ISO codes | CZ / CZE | SK / SVK |
| Time zone | Europe/Prague | Europe/Bratislava |
| Native name | Česká republika | Slovensko |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Czech Republic
Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic blends medieval charm with vibrant modernity, offering a tapestry of castles, cobblestone streets, and a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors and scholars alike.
Full Czech Republic profile →About Slovakia
Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest.
Full Slovakia profile →Czech Republic & Slovakia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Czech Republic?
The capital of Czech Republic is Prague.
What is the population of Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a recorded population of approximately 10,905,028 people.
How big is Czech Republic?
Czech Republic covers an area of about 78,871 km².
What is the population density of Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a population density of roughly 138 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $347.03 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $31,823.
What currency is used in Czech Republic?
Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna (CZK), with the symbol Kč.
Where is Czech Republic located?
Czech Republic is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Czech Republic?
The native name of Czech Republic is Česká republika.
What are people from Czech Republic called?
People from Czech Republic are referred to as Czech.
What is the phone calling code for Czech Republic?
The international dialing code for Czech Republic is +420.
What is the internet domain for Czech Republic?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Czech Republic is .cz.
What time zone is Czech Republic in?
Czech Republic uses the Europe/Prague time zone.
What is Czech Republic known for?
Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic blends medieval charm with vibrant modernity, offering a tapestry of castles, cobblestone streets, and a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors and scholars alike.
What is the capital of Slovakia?
The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.
What is the population of Slovakia?
Slovakia has a recorded population of approximately 5,422,069 people.
How big is Slovakia?
Slovakia covers an area of about 49,030 km².
What is the population density of Slovakia?
Slovakia has a population density of roughly 111 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Slovakia?
Slovakia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $140.93 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Slovakia?
Slovakia has a GDP per capita of approximately $25,993.
What currency is used in Slovakia?
Slovakia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Where is Slovakia located?
Slovakia is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Slovakia?
The native name of Slovakia is Slovensko.
What are people from Slovakia called?
People from Slovakia are referred to as Slovak.
What is the phone calling code for Slovakia?
The international dialing code for Slovakia is +421.
What is the internet domain for Slovakia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Slovakia is .sk.
What time zone is Slovakia in?
Slovakia uses the Europe/Bratislava time zone.
What is Slovakia known for?
Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest.