Prague’s Population Grows by 150,000 – Housing Fails to Keep Up
Prague has added nearly 150,000 residents in the past five years, yet apartment construction is far behind this pace. The capital’s living conditions, high salaries, and abundant career opportunities continue to attract newcomers, fueling an unprecedented demand for housing. Last year alone, Prague’s population grew by 9,204 people, according to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). Over the same five-year period, only 26,636 new apartments were completed. This means that for every newly built apartment, more than five new residents are competing for housing. The imbalance is creating a sharply worsening housing shortage. Migration is the main driver of this growth. In 2025, 57,432 people moved into Prague, while 47,046 left. Natural population changes due to births and deaths account for the remaining increase, resulting in a net gain of 9,204 residents for the year. Prague’s appeal is clear. It ranks among the wealthiest regions in the EU, with low crime rates, extensive public transport, accessible healthcare, and rich cultural and sports offerings. Its economic and social advantages are unlikely to diminish, ensuring that population growth will continue. Updated projections by the Institute for Planning and Development (IPR) estimate that Prague could gain another 300,000 residents by 2050. Even this “realistic...
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