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Czech Republic's Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.6% in April, Remains Lowest in the EU

Optimistic Outlook for Future Employment Amidst Economic Challenges

Unemployment in the Czech Republic experienced a slight decline in April, reaching 3.6%, according to the Labor Office of the Czech Republic. With 261,700 individuals out of work, this decrease of 0.1% continues the trend of diminishing unemployment in the country, which stood at 3.3% in the same period last year. Comparatively, recent Eurostat data reveals that the Czech Republic maintains the lowest unemployment rate in the European Union, with an impressive 2.6% in March, as opposed to the EU average of 6.1%.

Various sectors have contributed to the employment gains, as many previously unemployed individuals secured jobs in retail and wholesale trade, civil engineering, education, plant and animal production, as well as seasonal work across construction, gastronomy, tourism, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and spas.

Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Marian Jurečka, highlighted the country’s outstanding position in Europe concerning low unemployment rates. This achievement instills confidence in the robustness of the Czech economy, which is well-equipped to confront existing challenges. The encouraging statistics also indicate an optimistic outlook for the future in terms of unemployment.

While certain regions witnessed higher rates of joblessness, such as the Ústí Region at 5.5%, the Zlín, South Bohemian, Pardubice, Pilsen, and Vysočina regions showcased the lowest unemployment rates at 2.7%. Notably, the Praha-východ district boasted the lowest rate of unemployment at an impressive 1.5%.

Employers in the Czech Republic presented a substantial number of job vacancies, amounting to 284,530 positions. On average, each job opening received a mere 0.9 applicants. The highest demand for employees was observed in the building construction sector, alongside forklift operators, warehouse workers, assembly workers, truck and tractor drivers, cooks, bricklayers, masons, stove makers, tilers, and cleaners. Notably, the cities of Prague and the Central Bohemia region recorded the highest demand for new hires, with approximately 79,000 and 58,000 vacancies, respectively.

The forthcoming months hold a positive forecast, as unemployment is expected to continue its downward trajectory following stabilization of the energy crisis. However, the labor market remains susceptible to the impact of economic and social changes, as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. At the end of April, the ÚP CR reported that 17,457 Ukrainian citizens under temporary protection accounted for 6.2% of total job applicants.

Highlighting the positive contribution of Ukrainian workers, it is worth mentioning that since the onset of the conflict until the end of April, a remarkable 238,942 Ukrainian citizens under temporary protection have secured employment opportunities within the Czech Republic.

With low unemployment rates, an optimistic outlook, and efforts to integrate foreign workers, the Czech Republic remains a shining example of economic resilience and progressive employment opportunities in Europe.

  • Author: Gunel Musa

Public Relations Manager

15.05.2023
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