Tretie najväčšie slovenské mesto? Početnosť, štruktúra, rozmiestnenie a štatistická evidencia slovenského obyvateľstva v Prahe a v Česku
The Third Largest Slovak City? Population Size, Structure, Spatial Distri bution and Statistical Records of the Slovak Population in Prague and in Czechia

Summary/Abstract: The topic of Slovaks in Czechia, despite the size and significance of this group, is relatively under-researched, and the existing knowledge is fragmented across social sciences. The presented article aims to synthesize and update knowledge about the Slovak population in Czechia, and particularly in Prague, in terms of migration, population size, demographic and socioeconomic structure, and geographical distribution, using historical and recent statistical data. It attempts to critically assess the methodological aspects of statistical records regarding the registered population and the possible usable characteristics for quantifying the actual Slovak population. Long-term migration from Slovakia to the Czechia was confirmed, along with the concentration in urban regions. The registered population in Prague is roughly 30 000 Slovaks; however, the actual number i s likely higher due to the number of Slovak workers and students who may not be included in the statistics. In terms of structure, it is a relatively specific group of immigrants, characterized by a female majority, a large productive age group, a significant proportion of university-educated and working professionals. In the case of distribution, the recorded population is not markedly concentrated in particular areas. Drawing conclusions about Slovaks in Czechia is greatly complicated by imperfect records, which presumably reflect a specific subset of immigrants —settled or aspiring to settle —with a higher socioeconomic status.

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