Digital Payment Adoption Statistics in Slovakia (2026)
As of the 2021 data, 94.6% of adults in Slovakia made or received a digital payment, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 81.5% in 2017 to 94.6% in 2021 (+13 percentage points). Slovakia ranks #19 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #26 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 94.6% (2021)
- Digital Payment Adoption in Slovakia as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +13 pp (2021)
- Up from 81.5% in 2017 to 94.6% in 2021 (+13 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 75.4% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 75.4% in 2014 to 94.6% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 94.6% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Slovakia.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #19 of 46 (2021)
- Slovakia ranks 19 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #26 of 142 (2021)
- Slovakia ranks 26 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 82.7% (2021)
- Slovakia (94.6%) is above the average of 82.7% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 93% (2021)
- Value for women in Slovakia, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 96.2% (2021)
- Value for men in Slovakia, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −3.2 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 93% for women and 96.2% for men — 3.2 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2021)
- 88.2% (2021)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Slovakia in 2021.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −6.4 pp (2021)
- The poorest 40% (88.2%) are 6.4 percentage points below the national figure (94.6%).
- Made a digital payment (% age 15+) (2021)
- 92.7% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Received digital payments (% age 15+) (2021)
- 82.9% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Slovakia (2024)
- 89.8% (2024)
- 89.8% of the population in Slovakia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.4 million (2024)
- Slovakia had a population of 5.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.6% | +13.0 pp |
| 2017 | 81.5% | +6.1 pp |
| 2014 | 75.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Slovakia made or received a digital payment?
94.6% of adults in Slovakia made or received a digital payment in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the digital payment adoption data for Slovakia?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Slovakia.
Where does the digital payment adoption data for Slovakia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator g20.any). The latest observation for Slovakia is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has digital payment adoption in Slovakia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 75.4% in 2014 to 94.6% in 2021.
How does Slovakia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Slovakia ranks 19 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 94.6% versus a regional average of 82.7% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
g20.any, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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