Child Population in Slovakia Drops by 10 Percent Over Two Decades

Slovakia's child population has declined by one-tenth over the past 20 years, reflecting broader demographic challenges facing the Central European nation. The decrease shows significant regional variations across the country's 79 districts. The Prešov district in eastern Slovakia recorded the highest number of children, highlighting the uneven distribution of the country's youth population. This demographic shift reflects Slovakia's declining birth rates and aging population, trends that could have long-term implications for the country's economic growth, social security system, and labor market as fewer young people enter the workforce in coming decades.