Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs
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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OECD 2016 Employment Outlook: After crisis hourly real wage in Czech Republic more than 25% below where it could have been
According to the 2016 OECD Employment Outlook published in July 2016, real wages fell sharply during the crisis in Greece, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, Spain, and the Baltic States. Comparing real wage growth during 2000-07 with 2008-15, a number of other countries, including the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and the United Kingdom, experienced a sharp deceleration.
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Google+2016 Social Progress Index: Czech Republic ranks 22nd, gets high scores for water & sanitation, access to basic knowledge, personal freedom & choice
According to the 2016 Social Progress Index, in the Basic Human Needs Dimension, Czech Republic performs best on Water and Sanitation and has most opportunity to improve on the Shelter component. In the Foundations of Wellbeing Dimension, Czech Republic scores highest on Access to Basic Knowledge but lags on the Health and Wellness component. In the Opportunity Dimension, Czech Republic is strongest on Personal Freedom and Choice and has the most room to improve on Tolerance and Inclusion.
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OECD 2016 Better Life Index: Czech Republic: Top 20% earn nearly 4 times as much as bottom 20% of population
According to the OECD 2016 Better Life report, the Czech Republic performs well in many measures of well-being in the Better Life Index. The Czech Republic ranks above average in personal security, education and skills, social connections, subjective well-being, and work-life balance. It ranks below average in jobs and earnings, housing, health status, income and wealth, and civic engagement.
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