# Slovakia public debt and fiscal challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovakia-public-debt-and-fiscal-challenges
> Updated: 2026-09-18T10:16:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ) reports that Slovakia’s gross public debt is projected to reach approximately 92 billion euros by the end of 2026, or roughly 63.7% of the GDP. This equates to a debt burden of about 16,700 euros per citizen.

Debt servicing costs have increased, with over 1.4 billion euros spent in the first half of the year, marking a 390 million euro rise compared to the previous year. Although fiscal consolidation and higher VAT collection increased public revenue by 6.8% year-on-year, economic growth has been hindered by global market uncertainty and the war in Ukraine.

In the healthcare sector, public hospitals face significant liabilities to the Social Insurance Agency exceeding 500 million euros. Minister Kamil Šaško indicated that restructured payment schedules with creditors were required to avoid sanctions from the European Commission.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Slovakia public debt projected to reach 92 billion euros

Slovakia's public debt is projected to reach 92 billion euros by late 2026, despite consolidation efforts, according to the Supreme Audit Office. Healthcare debt and rising servicing costs remain major risks.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-public-debt-projected-to-reach-92-billion-euros-by-2026

### 2026-09-18: Slovakia faces demographic aging and waste management shifts

Slovakia faces a major demographic shift with one-third of citizens expected to be over 65 by 2060, while new waste-to-energy projects aim to reduce landfill reliance and improve energy stability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-faces-demographic-aging-and-waste-management-shifts

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