Czech education statistics
A concise overview of the Czech education system — the number of schools, students, teachers, regional differences and international comparisons.
Czech education overview
The Czech education system covers kindergartens, primary, secondary and higher education, including art and language schools. Data is maintained by MEYS and SIMS/UIV and is available in yearbooks and an online database.
Key figures (indicative)
~10,000+
Schools
Kindergarten to university
~1.8M
Students
Across all levels
~180k
Teaching staff
Teachers and support staff
~300k
University students
Public, state and private
Regional education
Numbers vary significantly by region — school density, class sizes, availability of secondary and higher education, and the share of private providers. See the MEYS statistical yearbook for details.
International statistics
For international comparisons use OECD (Education at a Glance), Eurydice (EU) and UIS (UNESCO). They cover spending, PISA, attainment and digital skills.
Data visualisations
Official sources
Online education statistics.
Yearbooks with historical data.
FAQ
Where can I find up-to-date education statistics?
On the STATIS MEYS portal and in the Statistical yearbook of education.
How often is the data updated?
The yearbook is published annually; some datasets are updated during the school year.
Where can I find international comparisons?
In the OECD, Eurydice and UNESCO UIS databases.