Czech Republic Population: ~10.5 Million (2022)

According to the World Bank, the Czech Republic's population as of 2022 was 10.52 million.

Trends

• Peak: 10.70M (2020) — slight decline since.
• Density: 134/km² (347/mi²).
• Urbanization: 74% (Prague metro: 2.7M).
• Median age: 43.2 years (aging).
• TFR: 1.83 (below replacement, but highest in EU).
• Migration: Net positive (Ukraine refugees, EU/non-EU workers) offsetting natural decrease.

Demographic Context

Post-1989 transition caused fertility crash (1.13 in 1999). Recovery since 2000s due to pro-natal policies, economic stability, immigrant integration. Population projected to stabilize ~10.5M through 2050 with continued immigration.