The Slovakia socio-economic insights survey (SEIS) 2024 was published in November 2024 by the UNHCR-led, inter-agency 'MSNA Task Team', in collaboration with IOM, UNICEF, WHO, and the Slovak Humanitarian Council. The study examines the living situation of Ukrainian refugee households in Slovakia. 

The study - to which the Institute for Research in Social Communication of the Slovak Academy of Sciences contributed data analysis - was conducted between May and July 2024, with data collected from 874 refugee households (comprising 1 835 individuals) across all 8 regions of Slovakia. It aligns with the Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) for those displaced from Ukraine and serves as an evidence-based assessment for guiding humanitarian interventions.

The document shares insights into multiple sectors, including education, health, protection, socio-economic inclusion, accommodation, and livelihoods. Key findings highlight that 74% of households reported priority needs, with accommodation (49%), food (31%), and employment (24%) being the most pressing concerns. 66% of working-age refugees were found to be employed, but language barriers and the recognition of qualifications remained significant obstacles to economic integration. 83% of school-age children were enrolled in Slovak schools, marking an improvement from previous years, though challenges such as language support and unclear compulsory education policies persist. In healthcare, while 21% of those in need said they faced difficulties accessing services, there has been increased awareness and access to mental health support.

Regarding integration, two-thirds of respondents described relations with the host community as positive, and 34% said they had experienced some form of hostility, mostly verbal aggression and online discrimination. The legal and social protection framework was found to have improved, but concerns remain about access to stable housing after changes in accommodation subsidies in July 2024. The majority of refugees (84%) have bank accounts, demonstrating financial integration, although income insecurity remains an issue, with 42% reporting that they are struggling to cover basic living expenses. 

The findings of the study emphasise the need for sustained support in employment, education, and housing policies to better promote long-term integration in Slovakia.