Czech Republic Population Live (2026)
The live population of the Czech Republic, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
The Czech Republic has an estimated population of about 10.9 million people in 2026 — 0.13% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 55th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using the Czech Republic's latest birth rate (10.2 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (11.5 per 1,000).
Is the population of the Czech Republic growing?
Not from births alone. Around 305 babies are born in the Czech Republic every day, but about 343 people die — so deaths outnumber births by roughly 39 a day (about 14,170 a year). The Czech Republic is one of 17 countries among the 72 we track where this has already happened. It is usually the result of two things at once: a birth rate that has been low for decades, and a large older generation.
A birth rate of 10.2 per 1,000 people is below the world average of about 16.9, reflecting smaller families, later marriage and higher costs of raising children. It ranks 47th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves the Czech Republic's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in the Czech Republic
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.2 | 0.2 | -0.0 |
| Per hour | 13 | 14 | -2 |
| Per day | 305 | 343 | -39 |
| Per week | 2,132 | 2,404 | -272 |
| Per year | 111,180 | 125,350 | -14,170 |
How crowded is the Czech Republic?
With about 10.9 million people living on 78,866 km², the Czech Republic has roughly 138.2 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (23rd of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in the Czech Republic
A baby born in the Czech Republic today can expect to live about 79.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 26th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $26,581 per person (25th of 72), the Czech Republic is an upper-middle or high-income economy. Countries at this level have usually already been through the "demographic transition" — the shift from large families and short lives to small families and long lives.
The Czech Republic at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 10,900,000 | 55 |
| Births per day | 305 | 56 |
| Deaths per day | 343 | 52 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 10.2 | 47 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 11.5 | 11 |
| Natural growth rate | -0.13% / year | 60 |
| Life expectancy | 79.1 years | 26 |
| Population density | 138.2 / km² | 23 |
| GDP per person | $26,581 | 25 |
| Area | 78,866 km² | — |
| Capital | Prague | — |
| Languages | Czech | — |
| Currency | Czech Koruna (Kč) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate the Czech Republic's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use the Czech Republic's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of the Czech Republic in 2026?
The population of the Czech Republic in 2026 is estimated at about 10.9 million people, which is around 0.13% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in the Czech Republic every day?
About 305 babies are born in the Czech Republic every day — roughly 13 per hour, or 111,180 per year — based on a birth rate of 10.2 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in the Czech Republic every day?
About 343 people die in the Czech Republic every day — roughly 14 per hour, or 125,350 per year — based on a death rate of 11.5 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of the Czech Republic growing or shrinking?
Shrinking from natural change: deaths exceed births by about 39 people a day. Migration can offset part of this.
What is the life expectancy in the Czech Republic?
Life expectancy at birth in the Czech Republic is about 79.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Czech Republic population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply the Czech Republic's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.