# Czech Republic education and workforce disparities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-republic-education-and-workforce-disparities
> Updated: 2026-09-30T09:03:56.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Data from Eurostat and the OECD indicate significant disparities within the Czech Republic’s education and workforce sectors. Women represent only 12.9% of IT specialists, which is the lowest proportion in the European Union compared to an EU average of 19.5%. This gender gap is reflected in higher education, where women comprise 56% of students overall but only 18% of ICT students.

Regarding general education levels, 29% of Czech adults aged 25 to 64 hold a university degree, falling below the OECD average of 43%. However, approximately two-thirds of Czech adults have secondary vocational education, exceeding the OECD average of 39%. While the share of young adults without secondary education is increasing, the unemployment rate for recent graduates decreased to 2% in 2025, which is lower than the OECD average of 5%.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Czech Republic reports low female IT participation and tertiary education rates

Czech Republic reports the EU's lowest female representation in IT at 12.9% and a university education rate of 29%, well below the OECD average of 43%.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-reports-low-female-it-participation-and-tertiary-education-rates

### 2026-09-23: Czechia ranks 23rd in English proficiency index

Czechia ranks 23rd in the English Proficiency Index, falling behind Slovakia. Experts cite traditional teaching methods and a lack of practical usage as primary causes for poor communicative skills.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czechia-ranks-23rd-in-english-proficiency-index

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