Slovakia: education

What were the 2026 maturita results in Slovakia?

41,964 students took the written maturita (school-leaving) exams in 2026, and the average score in the Slovak language and literature test was 60.9%, according to the National Institute of Education and Youth (NIVaM). Gymnasium students averaged 72.9% and students at secondary vocational schools 53.7%. 4.4% of students (1,657) scored 33% or less and failed the test.

The average in mathematics, taken by 4,379 students (10.5%), was 58.2%. In English, average scores were 62% at level B1, almost 78% at B2 and over 75% at C1. The exams were held in March and April 2026, and for the first time the Slovak and Hungarian language tests were also offered electronically.

Official sources: NIVaM: Maturita 2026 results (PDF)

How many young people in Slovakia have a degree?

36.3% of people aged 25 to 34 in Slovakia had completed tertiary education in 2025, according to Eurostat's labour force survey data. The share was 39.8% in 2023 and 37.2% in 2024.

Tertiary education covers university degrees and other higher education (ISCED levels 5 to 8). The share of 18 to 24 year olds who left education early, with at most lower secondary schooling, was 6.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.

Official sources: Eurostat: Population by educational attainment (edat_lfse_03) · Eurostat: Early leavers from education and training (edat_lfse_14)

What share of children in Slovakia go to primary school?

83.1%: that is net primary school enrolment in Slovakia for 2017, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Its high point since 2005 was 2008, at 87.1%; its low point was 2016, at 82.2%. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 95.7%, and Slovakia placed 44th highest of 45. World rank, highest first: 115th of 134.

How many children in Slovakia go to secondary school?

In 2024, gross secondary school enrolment in Slovakia was 93.2%, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Its high point since 2005 was 2006, at 95.5%; its low point was 2020, at 90.8%. It is 27th highest of 34 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 101.1%. World rank, highest first: 51st of 100.

What is university enrolment in Slovakia?

54.5%: that is gross tertiary enrolment in Slovakia for 2024, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Its high point since 2005 was 2010, at 58.0%; its low point was 2005, at 40.8%. It is 27th highest of 34 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 71.1%. Worldwide: 41st of 90.

How much does Slovakia spend on education?

In 2022, government spending on education in Slovakia was 4.7% of GDP, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. The peak was 4.7% of GDP in 2020 and the low 3.5% of GDP in 2007. It is 19th highest of 45 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 4.5% of GDP. Worldwide: 59th of 155.

What is the pupil-teacher ratio in Slovakia?

In 2017, the number of primary pupils per teacher in Slovakia was 16, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Since 2005 it has ranged from 15 (2012) to 18 (2005). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 13, and Slovakia placed 12th highest of 39. World rank, highest first: 81st of 130.

What share of children in Slovakia finish primary school?

According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, the primary completion rate in Slovakia was 98.4% in 2024. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 101.0%; its low point was 2019, at 91.5%. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 98.2%, and Slovakia placed 14th highest of 30. World rank, highest first: 35th of 104.