Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Slovakia
Slovakia: Proportion of women in ministerial level positions was 13.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Slovakia, 2005–2025
Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Slovakia recorded 13.3% for proportion of women in ministerial level positions in 2025.
That represents a change of down 33.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Slovakia peaked at 35.7% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2005.
Slovakia ranks 133rd of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 13.3% | — |
| 2010 | 13.3% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 14.3% | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 7.1% | -50.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 14.3% | — |
| 2018 | 35.7% | +149.7% |
| 2019 | 26.7% | -25.3% |
| 2020 | 20.0% | -25.0% |
| 2022 | 14.3% | -28.6% |
| 2023 | 21.4% | +50.0% |
| 2024 | 13.3% | -37.8% |
| 2025 | 13.3% | +0.0% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 13.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 28.6%, 47% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 13.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.6%, 47% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.7% | 0.0% | 13.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.9% | 0.0% | 35.7% | 7 |
| 2020s | 16.5% | 13.3% | 21.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
More gender data for Slovakia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 788.41 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.63 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,613 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,613 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.042 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 24,122 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 25,439 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 24,650 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 25,994 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 25,316 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Slovakia?
- Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Slovakia was 13.3% in 2025, according to Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics.
- What is the highest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 35.7% in 2018.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2005.
- How does Slovakia rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
- Slovakia ranks 133rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Slovakia data come from?
- The figures come from Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics, published as part of Proportion of women in ministerial level positions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Women in ministerial level positions is the proportion of women in ministerial or equivalent positions (including deputy prime ministers) in the government. Prime Ministers/Heads of Government are included when they hold ministerial portfolios. Vice-Presidents and heads of governmental or public agencies are excluded.