Key Takeaways
- In 2023, Slovakia's automotive industry produced a total of 1,088,349 vehicles, representing a 4.2% increase from 2022.
- Passenger car production in Slovakia reached 970,437 units in 2023, accounting for 89.2% of total vehicle output.
- Commercial vehicle production in Slovakia totaled 117,912 units in 2023, up 12.5% year-over-year.
- The automotive sector employed 140,000 people directly in 2023.
- Total employment including suppliers reached 270,000 jobs in 2023.
- Average wage in automotive industry was €1,450 gross monthly in 2023.
- Automotive exports from Slovakia totaled €28.5 billion in 2023.
- Vehicles accounted for 65% of auto exports value in 2023 at €18.5 billion.
- Main export destination: Germany with 38% share in 2023.
- Cumulative FDI in automotive since 1990: €30 billion in 2023.
- VW Group investment in Slovakia totals €4.5 billion as of 2023.
- Kia invested €3.2 billion in Zilina plant by 2023.
- Automotive sector GDP contribution: 12.5% in 2023.
- Turnover of auto industry: €52.4 billion in 2023.
- Added value created: €18.7 billion in 2023.
Slovakia’s automotive industry is still on a strong growth track in 2026, expanding output and reinforcing its role as one of the country’s key economic engines.
Employment Statistics
Employment Statistics Interpretation
Export Statistics
Export Statistics Interpretation
Investment and Companies
Investment and Companies Interpretation
Market and Economic Impact
Market and Economic Impact Interpretation
Production Statistics
Production Statistics Interpretation
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