Projected old-age dependency ratio Demographic balance remains strong Placing 4th, Slovakia performed especially well in projected old-age dependency ratio, indicating elderly Slovakians can expect a supportive workforce well into the future. View this data Property Rights Intellectual property rights need attention Strengthening protection of intellectual property rights in Slovakia (29th) could help improve its overall score on the Innovation Vital Sign (28th). View this data Amenable Mortality Many deaths are preventable Slovakia’s performance in the Quality Vital Sign could be further improved by addressing the amenable mortality rate (25th). View this data