Competitiveness

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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21st July 2017 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

IESE Cities in Motion Index 2016: Prague still tops the Eastern Europe group

In Eastern Europe, the ranking is led by Prague, which also occupies significant positions in the social cohesion and environment dimensions in the overall ranking.

20th July 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Prague.tv: Developers want red tape reduced | Deloitte Property Index: Prices of new residential real estate in the Czech Republic are highest compared to the Central European countries

Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR) spokesman Marek Vácha said that by 2030 there would be a demand for 82,400 flats with a combined area of 5.1 million square meters. This comes to 5,500 new flats per year, Prague.tv writes. According to Deloitte, revenues from apartment rentals in the Czech Republic fluctuate within the preferred range of 4 to 6%. Prices of new residential real estate in the Czech Republic are highest compared to the Central European countries, but their year-on-year growth was not as dynamic.

20th July 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

GfK: European Retail in 2017: Central and eastern European nations had the highest per-capita purchasing power increases | KPMG on experiences of Czech consumers - survey

The population’s confidence in covering more than their basic needs increased as purchasing power increased, GfK analysis says.