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Czech Republic Population Pyramid 1961

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1961
Population: 9,573,390

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-5 -1   1961  +1 +5

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Summary

Czech Republic in 1961

As of 1961, the Czech Republic counted 9,573,390 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 6.4%, up from 8,997,239 in 1951.

Half of the population was younger than 33.3 years; 25.1% were children under 15 and 9.6% were 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #46 of 201 by population Ranks #9 of 201 by median age Ranks #189 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Czech Republic
Population
9,573,390
Median age
33.3
0-14 %
25.1%
65+ %
9.6%
Child dependency
38.5
Old-age dependency
14.8
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
9,825,544
Population 2100
8,228,076
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.45

In 2023 women in the Czech Republic had on average 1.45 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 79.9

Life expectancy at birth was 79.9 years in 2023: 82.9 for women and 77.0 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Migration to and from Czech Republic
Where immigrants come from (2024)

995,837 immigrants live in Czech Republic, 9.3% of the population.

Ukraine515,214
Slovakia231,387
Russian Federation41,778
Viet Nam29,508
Poland18,652
Where emigrants live (2024)

583,147 people born in Czech Republic live in other countries.

Germany344,686
Slovakia97,359
Austria32,780
Canada18,417
Israel17,662
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Czech Republic compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Czech Republic 9,573,390 33.3
Hungary 10,026,514 32.4
Belarus 8,320,434 26.9
Bulgaria 7,938,300 30.7
Slovakia 4,185,342 27.7
Frequently asked questions about Czech Republic's population
How many people lived in the Czech Republic in 1961?
In 1961, the Czech Republic's population was 9,573,390.
Is the population of the Czech Republic increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 6.4% from 1951, with a projected population of 9,825,544 in 2050.
What is the median age in the Czech Republic?
The median age in the Czech Republic is 33.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in the Czech Republic?
In the Czech Republic, 25.1% of people are under 15 and 9.6% are 65 or older.
What shape is the Czech Republic's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Czech Republic has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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