First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Slovakia

Slovakia: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 140 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
140 Person
Change on year
up 16.7%
World rank
39th
of 42 countries
All-time high
440 Person
in 2012
All-time low
80 Person
in 2020
Years of data
18
2008–2025

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Slovakia, 2008–2025

1002003004002008201620252008: 370 Person2009: 320 Person2010: 295 Person2011: 215 Person2012: 440 Person2013: 190 Person2014: 280 Person2015: 130 Person2016: 250 Person2017: 90 Person2018: 85 Person2019: 90 Person2020: 80 Person2021: 130 Person2022: 150 Person2023: 170 Person2024: 120 Person2025: 140 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

Slovakia recorded 140 Person for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in 2025.

That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Slovakia peaked at 440 Person in 2012 and was at its lowest, 80 Person, in 2020.

Slovakia ranks 39th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Slovakia, year by year

Annual values for First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data in Slovakia, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 370 Person
2009 320 Person -13.5%
2010 295 Person -7.8%
2011 215 Person -27.1%
2012 440 Person +104.7%
2013 190 Person -56.8%
2014 280 Person +47.4%
2015 130 Person -53.6%
2016 250 Person +92.3%
2017 90 Person -64.0%
2018 85 Person -5.6%
2019 90 Person +5.9%
2020 80 Person -11.1%
2021 130 Person +62.5%
2022 150 Person +15.4%
2023 170 Person +13.3%
2024 120 Person -29.4%
2025 140 Person +16.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 345 Person 320 Person 370 Person 2
2010s 206.5 Person 85 Person 440 Person 10
2020s 131.67 Person 80 Person 170 Person 6

Countries ranked near Slovakia

  1. 37 Slovenia 225 Person compare
  2. 37 Slovenia 225 Person compare
  3. 39 Slovakia 140 Person compare
  4. 41 Hungary 50 Person compare
  5. 42 Liechtenstein 5 Person compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Slovakia?
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Slovakia was 140 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Slovakia?
The highest recorded value was 440 Person in 2012.
What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Slovakia?
The lowest recorded value was 80 Person in 2020.
How does Slovakia rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
Slovakia ranks 39th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Slovakia?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Slovakia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 739 data points, 2008–2025
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