Comparison of the Regions: Updated Data on Demography, Economy and Environment in the Czech Republic
A comprehensive overview of the quality of life in all 14 regions of the country
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New figures on quality of life in the Czech Republic: The Statistical Office has updated its web application for comparing the regions. Users are now provided with a comprehensive overview of key developments across all parts of the country.
The Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) has updated its interactive web application “Comparison of the Regions” (Porovnání krajů). The online tool provides a comprehensive overview of the quality of life in all 14 regions of the Czech Republic, offering 34 selected statistical indicators.
The indicators cover four central areas: demography, social issues, economy and environment. Users can, with just a few clicks, track regional differences and long-term trends.
A look at the current population data shows, for example, that while the population of the Czech Republic increased overall again in 2024, only Prague, the Central Bohemia Region, the South Moravian Region, and the Pilsen Region recorded population growth. The main driver was immigration from abroad. Natural population growth – that is, more births than deaths – was observed for the fifth consecutive time in the capital, Prague.
The average age of the population has risen in all regions. While Prague was considered the oldest region until 2013, the capital has been among the second youngest since 2018. The Central Bohemia Region has had the lowest average age since 2011. Over the past three years, the oldest residents on average have lived in the Zlín Region.
Life expectancy also shows clear regional differences. Throughout the observation period, men had the highest life expectancy in Prague and the lowest in the Ústí Region. For women, the pattern is less clear, but since 2019 Prague has also been at the top. The lowest life expectancy for women over the past three years was likewise recorded in the Ústí Region.
In Prague, foreigners make up around a quarter of the population
The share of foreign nationals reached 25.3 per cent in Prague at the end of 2024, followed by the Pilsen Region with 13.1 per cent. The lowest share was in the Olomouc and Moravian-Silesian Regions, where it stood at 4.4 per cent each.
With regard to the median gross monthly wage, the ranking of the regions has changed little over the years. In 2024, the value in Prague was 18 per cent higher than in the Pilsen Region in second place, and 34 per cent higher than in the lowest-ranked Karlovy Vary Region.
The individual indicators can be displayed as time series from 2000 onwards – optionally in rankings, trend charts or analytical bubble charts. In addition, written and video guides (CZ) are available. All indicators can also be visualised on simple maps.
