Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Demographics of Czechia - statistics & facts
The Russia-Ukraine war gave rise to a strong wave of immigration to Czechia, making it a major destination for Ukrainian refugees. As a result, immigration surged in 2022, and the number of inhabitants continued to grow in the following years. By 2024, the number increased to over 10.9 million, with roughly 200,000 more women than men. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic led to significant negative demographic changes in the population after 2020, with the number of deaths surpassing the number of births compared to previous years. Following the demographic stagnation in the 1980s, the figures have fluctuated since the 1990s. Overall, Czechia is considered a medium-sized country in terms of population, ranking 13th in Europe behind Belgium and Sweden and ahead of Greece and Portugal.
