The general trend of an ageing population has accelerated more than expected, show data of the Statistics Office. Moreover, in 2013 a little over 2000 migrants moved to Slovakia, which is only a third of the number in 2008.
According to experts, the ageing population in Slovakia reflects a fundamental change in reproductive behaviour, manifested particularly in a significant reduction in fertility. Extended life-expectancy has also contributed to the trend. Zuzana Podmanická from the Statistics office pointed out that the findings concerning the ageing population are more severe than those predicted by population estimates. If the current trend continues, in 20-30 years Slovakia along with Poland will have the oldest population in the European Union.
