Czechia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Czechia at a Glance
Czechia is home to 10.9 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $45,305, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 80.0 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 10.9 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 7.7 and a death rate of 10.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -2.6 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -28,353 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Czechia is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $488 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $45,305 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.9% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 2.9% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 80.0 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $2,693 (2024), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. 87.7% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 98.1% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.