**The Czech Republic’s overall unemployment rate stabilised at 4.6% in November 2025. However, a deeper look at regional data and the sectoral structure of job vacancies reveals a continued, uneven cooling of the labour market, highly dependent on location and industry. **
According to current data from the Czech Labour Office (ÚP ČR), the Czech labour market registered a total of 341,311 job seekers at the end of November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
- Key Comparison with 2024: November 2025 confirmed a significant year-on-year shift, as the unemployment rate (4.6%) rose by 0.7 percentage points compared to November 2024 (approx. 3.9%).
1. 🗺️ Regional Unemployment Comparison: Where is the Market Coldest?
The Czech labour market continues to suffer from significant regional disparities. Unemployment is traditionally lowest in economically strong regions, while structurally weaker areas face higher pressure for an increase in the number of unemployed.
| Region | Share of Unemployed Persons (November 2025) |
| Prague (Capital City) | 3.2 % |
| Pardubice Region | 3.4 % |
| Pilsen Region | 3.6 % |
| Central Bohemia Region | 4.0 % |
| South Moravian Region | 4.5 % |
| Hradec Králové Region | 4.6 % |
| Ústí nad Labem Region | 6.7 % |
| Moravian-Silesian Region | 6.8 % |
Chart 1: Regional Differences in Unemployment
Structurally affected regions bear the heaviest burden. Unemployment exceeded 6% in the Moravian-Silesian Region (6.8%) and the Ústí nad Labem Region (6.7%), where the decline of major industrial enterprises and limited economic diversification are having the greatest impact.
2. 🏭 Job Vacancies by Key Sector: Demand is Plunging
The total number of job vacancies in November 2025 dropped to 90,627, a historically low figure in the context of the last five years. On average, 3.8 job seekers competed for one vacant position. The drop in demand is mainly due to the downturn in industry and construction, which previously drove the market.
| Sector | Number of Vacancies (approx.) | Commentary |
| Industry and Manufacturing | 31,500 | Highest demand, particularly for skilled technicians (blue-collar). |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 17,000 | Structurally high, persistently unmet demand (doctors, nurses, caregivers). |
| Transport and Logistics | 10,500 | Stable demand due to e-commerce and the holiday season. |
| Administration and IT | 6,100 | Large year-on-year drop. Positions eliminated due to digitisation and AI implementation. |
Chart 2: Structure of Job Vacancies by Key Sector (November 2025)
Key Finding: Although industry remains the largest recruiter, its share of total vacancies is declining. In contrast, Healthcare and Social Services hold the second position and represent the biggest structural challenge for the Czech economy. Demand for administrative and managerial positions (white-collar) saw the largest drop, which is related to rising productivity and the implementation of automation.
3. 📈 Year-on-Year Comparison (November 2024 vs. November 2025)
A comparison of key metrics between November 2024 and 2025 shows how quickly the labour market has cooled.
| Indicator | November 2025 | November 2024 | Difference (2025 vs. 2024) |
| Share of Unemployed Persons | 4.6 % | approx. 3.9 % | + 0.7 p. p. |
| Number of Job Seekers | 341,311 | approx. 290,425 | + 50,886 persons |
| Number of Vacancies | 90,627 | approx. 108,500 | – 17,873 places |
Conclusion:
Despite the month-on-month stabilisation, the data for November 2025 clearly demonstrates that the labour market is in a far less comfortable position than a year ago. The growing number of job seekers and the simultaneous decline in vacancies intensify competition in the market and signal the necessity for retraining, especially for workers in administration and lower-skilled manufacturing positions.