General Characteristics of Human Resources in Karlovy Vary Region

In comparison with other regions of Czech Republic, the human resources in Karlovy Vary region consist of relatively young population with lower then average educational attainment (this can be attributed to the number of university-educated people, which is lower then the national average). There is also a higher number of foreigners living and working within the region. There is a number of specialized secondary schools, which have focused for decades on education in traditional fields and areas that are typical for the region. In the recent years several new institutions, mostly tertiary education institution, have emerged alongside these traditionally oriented educational institutions. These institutions were founded in the recent past and nowadays continue in developing their scope of action and competence. Despite the fact that the region is the least populated region in Czech Republic (however, slight long-term population increase has been detected), its geographical location and the ongoing construction of road-traffic infrastructure makes it a very attractive place for investment, business and living.

 Here we present some selected basic statistical data about human resources in the region, which represent its present general characteristics and from which we can draw conclusions and make inferences about the current situation in this aspect of life in Karlovy Vary region. For further and more in-depth information we advise to resort to statistical data of the following institutions:

Czech Statistical Office

Czech Statistical Office - Regional Branch

Employment Office on the Integrated Portal of Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

All the data, tables, statistics and overviews found below come from these sources (CSO, MoLSA – Employment Office).