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This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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3rd April 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Eurostat: Czech Republic has lowest unemployment rate & highest job vacancy rate in EU

The Czech Republic has the lowest unemployment rate (February 2017 data) and at the same time the highest job vacancy rate (4Q 2016 data) among member states of the European Union.

20th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

UN World Happiness Report 2017: Czechs' happiness rising

United Nation's World Happiness Report 2017 ranks 155 countries by their happiness levels. The Czech Republic ranks 23rd, compared with 27th place in 2016.

7th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Czech TV/Radio Praha: Czech Republic: Up to 80% of average net income goes to paying rent | JLL, CBRE on Millenials & housing, shopping (updated)

Monthly rent costs Czechs as much as 80 percent of their monthly net salary, according to Czech TV; the public broadcaster cited numbers from Numbeo.com. In neighbouring Poland and Slovakia, renters have to set aside even more.