New Ranking: Prague No Longer Czechia’s Best Place to Live
South Bohemia has officially overtaken Prague as the best place to live in the Czech Republic, according to the latest Place for Living (Místo pro život) survey published by the Datank agency. Once the top-ranked region, Prague has slipped to seventh place, with analysts pointing to crime, traffic, and social infrastructure as major concerns dragging the capital down. This year marks the 15th edition of the nationwide study, which combines extensive data analysis with a public satisfaction survey. The findings show that Prague now leads in several negative indicators, including the highest number of crimes per 1,000 inhabitants, the lowest crime clearance rate, and the highest rate of road accidents per 1,000 kilometers. In contrast, the South Bohemian Region climbed to the top, praised for its well-balanced mix of safety, public services, and livability. According to researchers, it stood out particularly in the low number of traffic accidents, high number of grammar schools, completed apartments, and beds in social care facilities. Other Regions on the Rise The Hradec Králové Region took second place this year, moving up from third. It was recognized for having the highest number of pharmacies, a low student-teacher ratio, above-average hospital capacity, and minimal waste generation....
