Czechia
Europe · Central Europe
Prague draws the crowds; industry is strong and the cost of living, though rising fast, stays affordable.
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At a Glance
📈Czechia's Human Development Index
0.895
Very High human development#31 of 191 countries worldwide, #22 of 44 in Europe.
Higher than 84% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Czechia
Czechia is a Central European country whose capital Prague is one of the most architecturally stunning cities on the continent, with an almost intact medieval and Baroque core that survived the 20th century largely unscathed. Beyond Prague, the country has beautiful spa towns, gothic castles, and a deeply ingrained beer and food culture. Those who appreciate history, architecture, and a certain Central European melancholy will find it endlessly satisfying.
- Highest beer consumption per capita in the world, every year for decades.
- More atheists per capita than almost any country in the world.
- Invented the word 'robot' — from Karel Čapek's 1920 play.
Quick Facts
Capital
Prague
Languages
Czech, Slovak
Currency
Kč CZK
Area
77,167 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
91Mbps
Mobile
101Mbps
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Income
Kč103,871/mo
~$4,420/mo
Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
Application Fee
~Kč2,500
~$224
GDP / Capita
$36K
PPP / Capita
$60K
Inflation
2.5%
Unemployment
2.8%
Innovation (GII)
42.0
GNI / Capita
$33K
Tax Revenue
18.6%
FDI Inflows
2.7%
Education Spend
4.3%
Cost of Living
53.0
Price Level Index
29th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.748 → 0.895 (+0.147)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Czechia's Human Development Index?
Czechia's Human Development Index is 0.895 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #31 of 191 countries.
Is Czechia safe?
Czechia scores 1.52 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #13 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Czechia?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Czechia at 53.0 (New York = 100); that is #107 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Czechia?
Life expectancy at birth in Czechia is 80.0 yrs (World Bank), ranked #41 of 195 countries.
What is the quality of life in Czechia?
Numbeo's quality-of-life index scores Czechia at 175.3, ranked #24 of 87 countries with data. It composites purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, commute and pollution from resident surveys, so it reflects what residents report rather than what an economy produces.