Car registrations in Slovakia dropped sharply at the start of 2026, with the indicator falling to -36.7% in January 2026 on a month-over-month basis, according to data updated on 24 February 2026. The reading marks a dramatic reversal from December 2025, when registrations had still been growing at a monthly rate of 2.5%.
The figures are based on a month-over-month comparison, where the current result reflects the change in January 2026 relative to December 2025, while the previous value shows December 2025’s change compared with November 2025. The swing from modest growth to a steep decline suggests a significant cooling in new vehicle registrations as the year began, highlighting increased volatility in Slovakia’s auto market at the turn of the year.
