Who moves to Czechia
995.8K people have chosen Czechia for relocation — #62 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Czechia? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 79% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 515214 |
| Slovakia | 231387 |
| Russia | 41778 |
| Vietnam | 29508 |
| Poland | 18652 |
| Bulgaria | 12878 |
| Romania | 11061 |
| United Kingdom | 10153 |
| Moldova | 9622 |
| Germany | 9238 |
| Kazakhstan | 8719 |
| Belarus | 7789 |
| United States | 7462 |
| Italy | 5867 |
| Serbia | 5697 |
| India | 5675 |
| Mongolia | 5498 |
| China | 4799 |
| France | 4320 |
| Hungary | 3095 |
| Spain | 2806 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2793 |
| Philippines | 2690 |
| Türkiye | 2604 |
| Uzbekistan | 2510 |
| Armenia | 2416 |
| Greece | 2415 |
| North Macedonia | 2311 |
| Austria | 2076 |
| Croatia | 2048 |
| Azerbaijan | 1897 |
| Syria | 1713 |
| Netherlands | 1670 |
| Georgia | 1636 |
| South Korea | 1596 |
| Brazil | 1483 |
| Japan | 1471 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1439 |
| Thailand | 1363 |
| Canada | 1336 |
| Egypt | 1315 |
| Belgium | 1231 |
| Tunisia | 1190 |
| Ireland | 1149 |
| Switzerland | 1135 |
| Iran | 1132 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 91%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Czechia.
Ukraine is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Ukraine has increased by 253% since 2015, rising from 146.1K to 515.2K in 9 years.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
114% of the population growth of Czechia since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Czechia is a primary destination for emigrants from Slovakia
Czechia attracts 59% of all emigrants from Slovakia, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
11 new countries have entered the top 20: Ukraine, Russia, Vietnam — Ukraine rose from outside the top 20 to rank #1.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 342054 |
| 1995 | 351422 |
| 2000 | 422138 |
| 2005 | 499750 |
| 2010 | 647874 |
| 2015 | 660649 |
| 2020 | 653127 |
| 2024 | 995837 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Ukraine | Slovakia | Russia | Vietnam | Poland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 280923 | 0 | 0 | 23358 |
| 1995 | 0 | 283009 | 670 | 0 | 23991 |
| 2000 | 26895 | 285112 | 11932 | 12310 | 24631 |
| 2005 | 60468 | 287174 | 20264 | 25046 | 25247 |
| 2010 | 125560 | 289319 | 33478 | 48431 | 25901 |
| 2015 | 146067 | 269996 | 37621 | 44191 | 23466 |
| 2020 | 156128 | 248783 | 39953 | 36263 | 20835 |
| 2024 | 515214 | 231387 | 41778 | 29508 | 18652 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Czechia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Czechia