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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EC: 40% of Czechs have no or low digital skills | 18,000 ICT professional vacancies in Czech Republic in 2020
In the near future, nearly all jobs will require some level of digital skills and the Digital Single Market could contribute €415 billion per year to the EU economy. Digital skills are therefore vital for innovation, growth, jobs and competitiveness. The European Commission estimates that there will be 18,000 ICT professional vacancies in the Czech Republic in 2020. More than 40% of Czechs have no or low digital skills and around one-third of Czechs active in the labor market have no or low digital skills, the European Commission says.
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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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IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2016 Results: Czech Republic ranks 27th, up 2 places
The USA has surrendered its status as the world's most competitive economy after being overtaken by China Hong Kong and Switzerland, according to the IMD World Competitiveness Center. The study reveals some of the most impressive strides in Europe have been made by countries in the East, chief among them Latvia, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia. The Czech Republic ranks 27th, moving up two places, compared with 2015.
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