Population decreased in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic experienced a population decline of approximately 7,300 people during the first quarter of the year, according to data from the Czech Statistical Office (CSU).

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In the first three months of the year, about 36,500 people left the Czech Republic, while the number of immigrants was 29,200. Because of this, the population decreased by 7,300.

This decrease is attributed to a higher number of people leaving the country than arriving. Emigration figures stood at 36,500, while immigration was recorded at 29,200. Simultaneously, the natural population change also contributed to the decline, with 30,100 deaths compared to 17,500 births.

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During the mentioned period, 30,100 people died, while the number of newborns was 17,500.

The CSU noted a continuous downward trend in births over the past five years. In the first quarter of this year, 1,200 fewer children were born compared to the same period in 2025. The average age of mothers giving birth is also increasing, with most new mothers being between 31 and 32 years old.

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The number of newborns has been decreasing continuously for five years. Compared to the previous year, 1,200 fewer children were born by March, a six percent decrease compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Michaela Nemecková, a statistician at the CSU, stated that a significant portion of emigrants were Ukrainians whose residence permits expired at the end of March. Compared to early 2025, emigration increased by 1,700 people, while immigration rose by 5,900. The number of marriages also saw a slight decrease, with 3,100 registered marriages in the first quarter, a 3% drop from the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline.

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The majority of those leaving the country were Ukrainians whose residence permits expired at the end of March.