Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Czechia
Czechia: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 150,500 Persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Czechia, 1995–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Czechia stood at 150,500 Persons.
The figure is up 8.4% on the previous year and down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Czechia peaked at 449,000 Persons in 2000 and was at its lowest, 109,000 Persons, in 2019.
Czechia ranks 33rd of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Czechia, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 208,000 Persons | — |
| 1996 | 201,500 Persons | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 248,300 Persons | +23.2% |
| 1998 | 335,700 Persons | +35.2% |
| 1999 | 437,100 Persons | +30.2% |
| 2000 | 449,000 Persons | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 406,500 Persons | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 357,200 Persons | -12.1% |
| 2003 | 383,800 Persons | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 418,800 Persons | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 410,200 Persons | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 371,700 Persons | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 276,600 Persons | -25.6% |
| 2008 | 229,800 Persons | -16.9% |
| 2009 | 352,200 Persons | +53.3% |
| 2010 | 383,500 Persons | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 350,500 Persons | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 366,800 Persons | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 368,900 Persons | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 323,600 Persons | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 268,000 Persons | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 211,400 Persons | -21.1% |
| 2017 | 155,400 Persons | -26.5% |
| 2018 | 121,500 Persons | -21.8% |
| 2019 | 109,000 Persons | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 137,000 Persons | +25.7% |
| 2021 | 150,500 Persons | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 117,600 Persons | -21.9% |
| 2023 | 134,000 Persons | +13.9% |
| 2024 | 138,800 Persons | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 150,500 Persons | +8.4% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 150,500 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 273,650 Persons, 55% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 150,500 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269,500 Persons, 56% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 286,120 Persons | 201,500 Persons | 437,100 Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 365,580 Persons | 229,800 Persons | 449,000 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 265,860 Persons | 109,000 Persons | 383,500 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,067 Persons | 117,600 Persons | 150,500 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
More work & labour data for Czechia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2622 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2573 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2672 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.86 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1601 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,262 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,792 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,042 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,186 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 8,228 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Czechia?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Czechia was 150,500 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 449,000 Persons in 2000.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 109,000 Persons in 2019.
- How does Czechia rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Czechia ranks 33rd out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Czechia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.