Capital: Prague
Population
Total Population:
10,882,164
Natural Increase:
0.2%
Density:
138 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
74.7%
Population of main cities:
Prague (1,324,300); Brno (381,400); Ostrava (288,000); Pilsen (174,900); Liberec (104,800); Olomouc (100,700); České Budějovice (94,500); Hradec Králové (93,000); Ústí nad Labem (92,800); Pardubice (91,800)
Official Language:
Czech is the official language of The Czech Republic.
Other Languages Spoken:
Many young people, especially those living in urban areas, also speak English. According to a recent survey, 27% of Czechs speak some English and 12% are considered fluent. German and Russian are common second languages amongst older Czechs.
Business Language(s):
Mostly Czech. English translators are available for complex business negotiations.
Religion:
Roman Catholic 7%, other believers belonging to a church or religious society 6%, believers unaffiliated with a religious society 9.1%, none 47.8%, unspecified 30.1%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Prague
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Czech Crown (CZK)
Country Overview
Area:
78,871 km²
Type of State:
The Czech Republic is a parliamentary, democratic and pluralist republic.
Type of Economy:
Upper middle income, diversified but variable economy..
The Czech Republic is recovering, with growth benefiting from controlled inflation and improving domestic demand, which should support economic activity.
HDI*:
0.915/1
HDI (World Rank):
28/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from the Czech Republic, dial 00
To call the Czech Republic, dial +420
Internet Suffix:
.cz
Households with a computer:
82.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
19.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Czech Republic: Statistical Overview
