Number of Czechs working abroad on the rise

The number of Czechs working abroad has increased over the last year, according to data released by the European Employment Services network (EURES). Some 110,400 Czechs worked abroad in 2014, i.e. 55,000 more than in 2006. Among the most popular destinations for Czechs are Great Britain, Germany, Austria and Scandinavia. Czechs mostly work in healthcare, gastronomy, services and technical fields. According to Miroslav Chytil of EURES, foreign employers are currently seeking mainly qualified craftsmen, such as electricians, bakers and carpenters.

Author: Ruth Fraňková