# Czech Republic unemployment trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-republic-unemployment-trends > Updated: 2026-09-08T08:13:09.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 4. In August, the Czech Republic’s unemployment rate remained stable at 5%, matching the figures recorded in July. While the rate held steady, the total number of job seekers increased by 6,545 to reach 373,891, while available job vacancies decreased by 1,658 to 99,274. This stability is attributed to offsetting seasonal factors. The influx of new graduates and a decrease in recruitment due to summer holidays were balanced by continued seasonal demand in the construction, agriculture, and tourism sectors. Labor Minister Aleš Juchelka described the market as stable, highlighting the successful digitalization of services. Regional disparities remain evident. The South Moravian Region reported an unemployment rate of 5.5%, while the Plzeň Region saw a slight increase to 4.2%. In the Ústí nad Labem Region, competition for roles was particularly high, with Karviná recording 19.2 applicants per vacancy. Despite these shifts, employers in the automotive, trade, and logistics sectors maintain optimism regarding recruitment plans for the final quarter of the year. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Czech Republic unemployment rate holds at 5% in August Czech unemployment held steady at 5% in August, though job seekers increased to 373,891 while vacancies fell to 99,274. Seasonal trends and new graduates influenced the stable but shifting labor market. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-unemployment-rate-rises-to-505-in-august ### 2026-09-01: European Union unemployment rate holds at 6.1 percent in July EU unemployment held steady at 6.1 percent in July. The Czech Republic maintained the lowest rate in the union at 3.3 percent, followed by Poland at 3.4 percent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-union-unemployment-rate-holds-at-61-percent-in-july ### 2026-08-13: Czech Republic regional unemployment rises in July Unemployment rates in the South Moravian and South Bohemian regions of the Czech Republic rose in July due to seasonal trends, including school graduates entering the market and summer holiday hiring slowdowns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-regional-unemployment-rises-in-july ### 2026-08-10: Czech Republic unemployment rises to 5.0% in July Czech unemployment rose to 5.0% in July due to seasonal factors, though over 100,000 job vacancies remain, indicating a still-tight labor market with significant regional disparities. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-unemployment-rises-to-50-in-july --- Cite as: Czech Republic unemployment trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/czech-republic-unemployment-trends