The decline in birth rates in the Czech Republic is not the result of a lack of interest in parenthood. Most people still want to have two children, but the actual number of children born falls short of these aspirations. The main barriers are economic uncertainty, unaffordable housing, and job insecurity. Creating a stable environment that enables people to fulfil their plans for parenthood is therefore essential to supporting higher birth rates.

Key takeaways:

• Most Czechs still prefer to have two children.
• There is a significant gap between preferred, planned, and actual fertility.
• Financial uncertainty and unaffordable housing are among the main barriers to parenthood.
• Delaying parenthood reduces the likelihood of fulfilling reproductive plans.

Analysis – Martin Zeman

The analysis is in PDF under the link below.