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.

Spotlight issue

1st February 2024 / Competitiveness / Education


The Czech Republic ranks 15th out of 27 in the EU for quality of education and research

We also have the 5th lowest number of university students in the EU. The Nordic countries and the Netherlands are the most successful thanks to investment in education and innovation.
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1st February 2024 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Digitization could boost EU economic performance by another Netherlands, says new international study

Europe is facing economic stagnation and the number of European companies represented in the Fortune Global 500 has almost halved between 2005 and 2021. The EU is lagging behind the US and China in AI, and similarly in the adoption of cloud computing and 5G, according to a new international study by Vodafone Group. European telecoms regulation needs to be rebooted and a single market created to attract the necessary investment, it says.
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24th January 2024 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Exclusive survey of hoteliers done by JAN Hospitality - Hotel Experts

Hotel occupancy in the Czech Republic grew last year. Hotel bookings rose by more than 10% in some places. Hotel sector is back after the coveted years on the rise. Czech hotels report higher occupancy rates and greater satisfaction with sales  and profits. The biggest challenges are currently seen as staff shortages and high energy prices. This is according to an exclusive survey of hoteliers conducted by JAN Hospitality - Hotel Experts at the end of 2023. 
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic