What is the population of Czech Republic in 2026?
Czech Republic has a population of 10,886,878 people (2025 estimate), which is 89th in the world and about 0.13% of the global total.
Population 2025
10,886,878
0.13% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.17%
−18,181 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
141/km²
77,167 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
43.8 years
Life expectancy 80.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Czech Republic
With a population of 10.9 million and a median age of 43.8 years, the Czech Republic reflects an aging demographic typical of central Europe, where annual population growth stands at -0.2%. Life expectancy reaches 80 years, though the fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman remains below replacement level. The country's 141 people per km² occupy 77,167 km² across a landscape bordered by Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia.
Prague serves as the capital of this parliamentary republic, established as an independent state in 1993. Urban areas account for 73% of the population, concentrating economic activity across the nation. The Czech koruna functions as the currency, while Czech and Slovak are the primary languages spoken. With a GDP per capita of $35,917, the economy reflects central Europe's development trajectory, ranking 88th globally by population.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Prague
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- CZ · CZE
- Demonym
- Czech
- Currency
- Czech koruna (CZK Kč)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- State inception
- 1993
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +420
- Internet TLD
- .cz
- Land neighbours
- 4
Languages
- Czech
- Slovak
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Czech Republic: Literacy Rate.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 15.4%
- Age 15–64
- 63.8%
- Age 65+
- 20.8%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 210 | 850 |
| 95-99 | 2,590 | 8,942 |
| 90-94 | 15,803 | 41,063 |
| 85-89 | 45,572 | 94,040 |
| 80-84 | 112,326 | 186,440 |
| 75-79 | 207,821 | 294,814 |
| 70-74 | 271,034 | 337,839 |
| 65-69 | 291,825 | 326,760 |
| 60-64 | 302,223 | 309,556 |
| 55-59 | 338,762 | 332,121 |
| 50-54 | 408,683 | 390,614 |
| 45-49 | 471,356 | 445,756 |
| 40-44 | 395,639 | 369,442 |
| 35-39 | 374,919 | 350,333 |
| 30-34 | 359,044 | 335,502 |
| 25-29 | 281,257 | 267,197 |
| 20-24 | 272,928 | 261,337 |
| 15-19 | 295,476 | 282,753 |
| 10-14 | 288,810 | 275,178 |
| 5-9 | 292,432 | 278,342 |
| 0-4 | 265,337 | 252,933 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 8,916,711 |
| 1960 | 9,541,605 |
| 1970 | 9,801,252 |
| 1980 | 10,275,403 |
| 1990 | 10,301,988 |
| 2000 | 10,236,804 |
| 2010 | 10,464,035 |
| 2020 | 10,550,129 |
| 2030 | 10,425,089 |
| 2040 | 10,107,226 |
| 2050 | 9,825,543 |
| 2060 | 9,451,249 |
| 2070 | 8,972,728 |
| 2080 | 8,627,728 |
| 2090 | 8,418,482 |
| 2100 | 8,228,076 |
How Czech Republic Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Czech Republic10.9M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Czech Republic | 10.9M |
Major Cities in Czech Republic
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Prague1.32M · +0.35%
Countries Bordering Czech Republic
4 land borders.
Czech Republic Population FAQ
Is the population of Czech Republic growing or shrinking?
Czech Republic's population is shrinking at −0.17% per year, a change of roughly 18,181 people annually.
What is the capital of Czech Republic?
The capital of Czech Republic is Prague.
What is the largest city in Czech Republic?
Prague is the largest metropolitan area in Czech Republic, with about 1.32M people.
How densely populated is Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has 141/km² across 77,167 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Czech Republic?
Life expectancy at birth in Czech Republic is 80.0 years (2024).
What is the median age in Czech Republic?
The median age in Czech Republic is 43.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Czech Republic in?
Czech Republic is in Europe.