Overview of the Czech Republic labor market

In 2024, there were around 245,573 vacant jobs for approximately 284,430 unemployed people, which shows that the number of vacant jobs was close to the number of people who could take them, instead of being much fewer.
Some 66% of Czech employers said they had trouble finding good workers in a recent study.
Employers said there were around 96,000 vacant jobs at the end of May 2025, with about 3.3 people looking for a job for every vacancy.
At the beginning of 2025, the Czech labor office registered about 88,000-92,000 job vacancies each month.
On January 1, 2024, the number of people in the Czech Republic was around 10.909 million people according to official data published by the Czech Statistical Office for the end of 2024, which shows the population at the beginning of that year.
In 2023, more than 5.2 million people were on the Czech labor market. The employment rate was 75.1%, 4.7 percentage points above the European Union average and almost the same as in 2018. This year, for women, the rate was 68.2%, and for men it was 81.6%. Young people had an employment rate of only 25.5% – so men and women had rates higher than the EU average, but young people had a lower level than the EU average.
In ͏2023, 93.6% of active workers were from͏ the Czech Republic, 2.7% from other ͏EU countries and 3.7% from non-EU countries. In the EU27͏ as of ͏2023, the largest share of workers was from that country (85% on average), and a smaller share was from foreign countries (4.3% from other ͏EU countries and 10.5% from non-EU countries).
In 2022, most workers were in manufacturing (30.9%), followed by wholesale and retail trade; repair of machinery and motorcycles (17.9%), construction (9.8%), and professional, scientific, and technical activities (7.5%). When it comes to the number of businesses, the largest number are in wholesale and retail trade; repair of machinery and engines (18.4%), professional, scientific, and technical activities (17.2%) and construction (16).

Czech Republic labor crisis rate (annual)

Data on the number of job vacancies in the Czech Republic from 2015 to 2024 tells an important story about the country’s ever-changing labor market. The job vacancy rate in the Czech Republic over these years reflects the movement of the labor market. Starting at 2.2% in 2015, job vacancies have been steadily increasing year after year, reaching a peak of 6.3% in 2019, reflecting healthy economic growth and high demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers. In 2020, the rate dropped to 5.5%, reflecting the challenges caused by the pandemic.

Labor shortage rate in the Czech Republic (by industry)

Job vacancy rate data by sector (2019–2023) reveals clear differences in labor demand across industries. Administrative and support services, real estate, and construction consistently recorded the highest job vacancy rates, indicating a sustained shortage of operational and field workers, despite gradual declines since 2020. Manufacturing, transportation, and accommodation services recorded moderate but stable levels of job vacancies.

Labor shortage rate in the Czech Republic (by job profile)

There are many jobs that need to be filled right now. The greatest need is for people with special technical skills, with over 11,426 jobs waiting for workers. There are also numerous vacancies for cleaning and support workers, about 4,813 jobs, and for people who operate machines, about 4,213 jobs. This means that there are not enough workers in these fields, which puts a lot of pressure on factories and support teams to fulfill their tasks.

Employers' pain points on the Romanian labor market

Low unemployment rate – With unemployment rates close to 3%, employers have a small pool of job seekers to choose from.
Large number of job vacancies – A large number of unfilled positions remain open, which shows that the demand for labor exceeds the supply.
Skills mismatch – Available workers often do not have the specific technical or vocational skills required by employers.
Aging Workforce – More workers are retiring than entering the labor market, reducing the total labor supply.
Shortage in manufacturing and construction – Key sectors such as manufacturing and construction are facing a persistent shortage of skilled workers.
Wage inflationary pressure – Labor shortages force employers to raise wages and benefits, increasing operating costs.

How BCM Group helps your business

Access to skilled labor – BCM Group connects employers with skilled and semi-skilled workers, pre-vetted and prepared for a job, from various industries.
Complete recruitment solutions – We manage the entire hiring cycle, from search and selection to final placement.
Legal and Compliance Assistance – BCM Group ensures full compliance with immigration, work permit and workforce regulations in destination countries.
Faster hiring timelines – Our established talent pools and structured processes significantly reduce recruitment time.
Industry-specific expertise – We specialize in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, engineering, and hospitality.
Cost-effective hiring – Optimized recruitment models help companies control the costs of hiring and replacing their workforce.

Industries we serve globally

We provide skilled workers in the following industries:

Industrial and manufacturing production
Construction development
Auto and auto parts
Technical and engineering services
Oil, gas and energy projects
Logistics, warehousing and supply chain
Hospitality and Facilities Management
Consumer goods

We provide a professional profile

We offer employers the following qualified profiles:

Welders (MIG, TIG, ARC, Flux Core)
CNC operators and CNC programmers
Assemblers and fabricators
Electricians and electrical technicians
Mechanical technicians
Machine operators workers
Construction and civil works workers
Plumbers and pipe fitters

Available employment models

Flexible employment models designed for employers in the Czech Republic.

Payroll outsourcing
Training and implementation model
Staff contract
Temporary posting of workers
Mass hiring solutions
Recruitment and deployment abroad
Project-based employment
Staff on request

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