Czech Republic Population
Europe & Central Asia · 90th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
10,854,833
The population of Czech Republic is about 10,854,833 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 10.9 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.13% of the world's people.
Czech Republic is ranked 90th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.22% a year. It peaked around 2024 at 10.9 million and is projected to fall to 10.1 million by 2050. Since 1960 (9.6 million) it has grown by 13%. Population density is 141 people per square kilometre. 73% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
10.9 million
Yearly change
−0.22%
World rank
90th
Share of world
0.13%
Density
141/km²
Land area
77,156 km²
Life expectancy
80.0 yrs
Births per woman
1.36
GDP per capita
$35,917
GDP
$391.0B
Population of Czech Republic, 1960–2050
Czech Republic population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,602,006 | — | 124 |
| 1970 | 9,858,071 | −0.39% | 128 |
| 1980 | 10,304,193 | +0.12% | 134 |
| 1990 | 10,333,355 | −0.27% | 134 |
| 2000 | 10,255,063 | −0.28% | 133 |
| 2010 | 10,474,410 | +0.29% | 136 |
| 2020 | 10,697,858 | +0.24% | 139 |
| 2024 | 10,905,028 | +0.38% | 141 |
| 2026proj. | 10,863,035 | −0.22% | 141 |
| 2030proj. | 10,741,003 | −0.31% | 139 |
| 2040proj. | 10,406,461 | −0.27% | 135 |
| 2050proj. | 10,132,580 | −0.30% | 131 |
Czech Republic vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 16.4 times as many people as Czech Republic. Bangladesh is 9.7 times more densely populated.
Czech Republic population: questions and answers
What is the population of Czech Republic in 2026?
About 10,863,035 (10.9 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Czech Republic's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.22% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Czech Republic?
About 141 people per km², with a land area of 77,156 km².
What will the population of Czech Republic be in 2050?
About 10.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Czech Republic?
Prague.
What is the life expectancy in Czech Republic?
80.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.