Birth rate in Czechia falls to historic low

The Czech Republic will record the lowest number of births in its history in 2025, according to preliminary data from health authorities. According to Antonín Pařízek of the Czech Gynecological and Obstetrical Society, the number of births could fall to around 75,000 this year, with some regions reporting nearly 20 percent fewer newborns.

Experts expect low birth rates to persist. ÚZIS director Ladislav Dušek told the Czech News Agency he expects low birth numbers will continue for at least eight to ten years, making the current network of maternity hospitals unsustainable. The country has 84 maternity hospitals; the future of at least six will be discussed by insurers next year.