Housing is by far the largest area of household expenditure across the EU, followed by Transport and ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’, according to figures from Eurostat, the European statistical office, released this December. Photo: Prague, August 2020 / KB. This text was edited for Jobspin. Czech Rep., Dec 12 (JS) – In 2019, households in
The average wage in the Czech Republic nominally increased by 5% year-on-year. In real terms, this represented an increase of 1.7%. The median wage in Q3 2020 was CZK 31,183, according to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). Photo: Freepik. Text prepared for Jobspin Czech Rep., Dec 9 (JS) – The average wage in the Czech
Figures from a recent report from Eurostat indicate that the rate of employment in European countries declined sharply in the second quarter of this year as compared to the end of 2019. The most affected were young people (aged 15-24) in Slovenia and Ireland. Prepared by Kim Bingel, edited for Jobspin. Czech Rep., Nov 14
30% of positions will become redundant in the next decade, however, just as many new positions could be created. The accelerated change in the labour market is defined by the advent of Industry 4.0 and the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Dr. Martina Rašticová, Head of the Department of Law and Humanities at Mendel University in
The unemployment rate in the Czech Republic stood at 2.8% in August, according to new figures from the Czech Statistical Office. This is an increase of almost 1% from the beginning of 2020. However, compared to other EU Member States, the Czech unemployment rate is still the lowest. Written by Kimberley Bingel, edited for Jobspin
This year, the average gross wage will reach CZK 34,682 (EUR 1,276), and next year CZK 35,006 (EUR 1,288). As the inflation rate is expected to be 3% this year, the real decline in wages is forecast at 1.6% in 2020 and 0.9% in 2021. Title photo: CG / Jobspin. Czech Rep., Oct. 2 (JS)
With the rapid increase in coronavirus cases in the Czech Republic, travel regulations have changed. Several countries have responded to the situation in the Czech Republic by tightening travel restrictions. Photo via Unsplash / For illustrative purposes. Written by Veronica Ugwu, edited for Jobspin Czech Rep., Sep 17 (JS) – Several countries have issued new
In the second quarter of 2020 there was a gross monthly wage increase of 0.5% over last year. The Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) also reported that, as prices had increased 3.1%, real wages had seen a drop of 2.5%. The first time this has happened since the end of 2013. The average monthly salary now
A majority of foreign students choose to study in the Czech Republic due to an interest in specific study programmes or universities. More than half of students plan to remain in the country to continue their studies or work after graduating, indicating overall satisfaction. However, a third of students are dissatisfied with the standard of
Czechs leave their parental homes younger than the EU average. Statistics show a higher percentage of Czechs are leaving home each year, and that Czech women tend to move out earlier than men. Title graphics by Eurostat. Article prepared by Kim Bingel edited for Jobspin Czechs Leave Home Younger Than The European Average Czech Rep.,
