Czech Republic faces widespread population decline

The Czech Republic is experiencing a widespread demographic decline, with most regions reporting a decrease in population due to a natural deficit where deaths outnumber births. According to data from the Czech Statistical Office, the national population fell by over 12,000 people in the first half of the year, reaching approximately 10.9 million.

Regional reports highlight specific challenges:

In the Moravian-Silesian Region, the population decreased by nearly 3,000 people, driven by a significant gap between births and deaths. The region currently faces one of the lowest birth rates in the country.

The South Moravian Region saw a decline of 1,737 residents. While migration provided some offset, it was insufficient to counter the natural population loss.

In the Plzeň Region, long-term projections suggest a significant increase in the elderly population alongside a sharp decline in children under 14. Experts note that the current workforce stability has been partially maintained by the integration of Ukrainian refugees, but birth rates remain well below replacement levels.

The Liberec Region also reported a population loss, with birth rates hitting historic lows and migration failing to reverse the downward trend.