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Czech RepublicvsSlovakia

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Czech Republic is higher

Czech Republic records 10,905,028, about 2.01× the other value.

Surface area

Czech Republic is higher

Czech Republic records 78,871 km², about 1.61× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Czech Republic is higher

Czech Republic records $347.03 billion, about 2.46× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇿 Czech Republic10,905,028
🇸🇰 Slovakia5,422,069

Czech Republic’s population is 101% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of 5,482,959.

Surface area

🇨🇿 Czech Republic78,871 km²
🇸🇰 Slovakia49,030 km²

Czech Republic’s surface area is 61% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of 29,841 km².

Population density

🇨🇿 Czech Republic138 /km²
🇸🇰 Slovakia111 /km²

Czech Republic’s population density is 25% higher than that of Slovakia, a difference of 27.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇿 Czech Republic$347.03 billion · 2024
🇸🇰 Slovakia$140.93 billion · 2024

Czech Republic’s nominal GDP is 146% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of $206.10 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇿 Czech Republic$31,823 · 2024
🇸🇰 Slovakia$25,993 · 2024

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

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About 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.

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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.

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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.