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Czech Republic Economic Data & Projections

Czech Republic Economic Outlook

Central Europe’s industrial powerhouse:

The Czech Republic has one of the most advanced economies in Central and Eastern Europe, with a GDP of around $350 billion. The country boasts a strong industrial base, a skilled workforce, and a favorable business environment. It is one of the EU’s most manufacturing-intensive economies, with automotive production playing a crucial role. Economic growth has been solid in recent years, although high inflation and weak external demand slowed activity in 2023.

Automotive and export-driven economy:

The Czech Republic is a key European hub for automobile production, home to major manufacturers like Škoda Auto (owned by Volkswagen) and numerous auto parts suppliers. The country is also a significant exporter of machinery, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Germany is its largest trading partner, making the Czech economy highly sensitive to fluctuations in German industrial output.

Challenges:

Inflation surged above 15% in 2022, eroding real wages and dampening consumer spending, though it moderated in 2023. The Czech Republic also faces long-term labor shortages due to a low unemployment rate and demographic challenges. Additionally, while the country has strong fiscal discipline, it has delayed euro adoption, preferring to maintain control over its monetary policy.

Czech Republic’s economic forecasts:

The Czech economy is expected to regain momentum as inflation stabilizes and external demand recovers. Continued investment in automation, energy transition, and infrastructure will support industrial competitiveness. However, exposure to external shocks—particularly from Germany and the EU—poses a risk. The country’s ability to maintain strong economic fundamentals while addressing labor shortages and energy security concerns will determine its long-term trajectory.

Czech Republic's Macroeconomic Analysis:

Nominal GDP of USD 343 billion in 2023.

GDP per capita of USD 31,626 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.

Average real GDP growth of 2.2% over the last decade.

Share of the region's population
Share of the region's GDP

Sector Analysis

In 2021, services accounted for 67% of overall GDP, manufacturing 23%, other industrial activity 8%, and agriculture 2%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 46% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 21%, fixed investment 30%, and net exports 3%.

GDP by economic sector
GDP by type of expenditure

International trade

In 2021, manufactured products made up 90% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 2%, food 4%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 84% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 6%, food 6%, ores and metals 3% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 0% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 184 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 188 billion.

Key exports
Key imports
Key export partners
Key import partners

Main Economic Indicators

Economic growth

The economy recorded average annual growth of 2.2% in the decade to 2024. To read more about GDP growth in Czech Republic, go to our dedicated page.

Fiscal policy

Czech Republic's fiscal deficit averaged 1.7% of GDP in the decade to 2023. Find out more on our dedicated page.

Unemployment

The unemployment rate averaged 3.2% in the decade to 2024. For more information on Czech Republic's unemployment click here.

Inflation

Inflation averaged 4.0% in the decade to 2024. Go to our Czech Republic inflation page for extra insight.

Monetary Policy

Czech Republic's monetary policy rate ended 2024 at 4.00%, up from 0.05% a decade earlier. See our Czech Republic monetary policy page for additional details.

Exchange Rate

From end-2014 to end-2024 the koruna weakened by 5.8% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the koruna, click here.

Economic situation in Czech Republic

A preliminary estimate revealed that GDP rose by 0.5% in seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter terms in Q4, matching Q3’s expansion. The result was in line with market expectations and lifted overall GDP growth for 2024 to 1.0%, a recovery from 2023’s 0.1% fall. According to the statistical office, the quarterly reading reflected stronger domestic demand, which outweighed a decline in the external sector. Turning to Q1 2025, the economy is expected to be expanding at a similar pace to Q4. Looking at available data, economic sentiment in January improved from Q4’s average. In other news, the government's plan to connect the country to western oil pipelines is in its final stages. The Transalpine Pipeline will allow the country to be fully independent from Russian hydrocarbon imports by mid-2025, boding well for energy security and, consequently, for price stability.

Czech Republic Economic Forecasts

Projections out to 2034.

56 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.

Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 38 expert analysts.

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Czech Republic Economic Indicators

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Exchange Rate (CZK per USD, eop) 22.64 21.46 21.85 22.63 22.35
Exchange Rate (CZK per USD, aop) 22.93 23.21 21.69 23.37 22.20
Merchandise Trade Balance (EUR bn) 9.3 10.6 4.3 -0.9 12.1
Unemployment (% of active population, aop) 2.0 2.6 2.8 2.4 2.6
2-Week Repo Rate (%, eop) 2.00 0.25 3.75 7.00 6.75
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) 2.8 3.2 3.8 15.1 10.7
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) 3.2 2.3 6.6 15.8 6.9
Private Consumption (ann. var. %) 3.0 -6.6 4.1 0.4 -2.8
Government Consumption (ann. var. %) 2.6 4.1 1.5 0.4 3.4
Current Account Balance (EUR bn) 0.8 3.9 -5.1 -13.4 1.0
Exchange Rate (CZK per EUR, aop) 25.67 26.46 25.64 24.56 24.00
External Debt (EUR bn) 173 165 185 193 190
Disposable Income (ann. var. %) 3.3 0.8 4.8 -0.6 -0.4
Merchandise Exports (EUR bn) 139 126 148 176 182
Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) 2.3 -9.6 17.0 19.0 3.7
Current Account Balance (% of GDP) 0.3 1.8 -2.1 -4.7 0.3
GDP per capita (USD) 24,011 23,461 27,655 27,865 31,626
GDP (EUR bn) 229 220 246 287 317
Money (ann. var. of M2 %) 7.0 10.7 7.0 5.0 8.6
Domestic Demand (ann. var. %) 3.7 -5.0 7.3 3.3 -2.7
GDP (USD bn) 257 251 291 302 343
External Debt (% of GDP) 75.2 74.7 75.1 67.2 60.0
10-Year Bond Yield (%, eop) 1.63 1.28 2.73 5.02 3.75
Exchange Rate (CZK per EUR, eop) 25.41 26.26 24.85 24.15 24.69
Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) 0.3 -5.6 -5.0 -3.1 -3.8
Wages (ann. var. %) 7.9 4.6 5.8 4.3 8.0
Exports (G&S, ann. var. %) 1.2 -8.6 8.0 5.2 3.1
Imports (G&S, ann. var. %) 1.2 -8.5 13.6 6.0 -0.6
GDP per capita (EUR) 21,451 20,580 23,395 26,510 29,251
GDP (CZK bn) 5,889 5,828 6,308 7,050 7,619
Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) 7.5 -1.0 8.2 11.8 8.1
Merchandise Imports (EUR bn) 130 115 143 177 170
Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) 3.5 -5.3 4.0 2.9 0.1
Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) 2.6 3.3 3.3 14.8 12.0
Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) 1.2 -11.2 24.0 23.2 -3.7
Fixed Investment (ann. var. %) 7.4 -4.8 6.7 6.3 2.7
International Reserves (EUR bn) 134 146 147 133 137
International Reserves (months of imports) 12.4 15.1 12.3 9.1 9.7
Industrial Production (ann. var. %) -0.5 -7.0 6.5 2.1 -0.8
Retail Sales (ann. var. %) 4.8 -1.5 4.1 -3.9 -4.5
Population (million) 10.7 10.7 10.5 10.8 10.9
Public Debt (% of GDP) 29.6 36.9 40.7 42.5 42.4
3-Month PRIBOR (%, eop) 2.18 0.36 4.08 7.26 6.77
Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) 2.6 0.1 7.1 24.3 5.0
Stock Market (ann. var. of PX-50 %) 13.1 -7.9 38.8 -15.7 17.7
Foreign Direct Investment (EUR bn) 9.0 7.7 8.0 8.7 7.0
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