Top 3 Destinations for Czechia Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 14,000 Czech citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, up 4% from the year before.
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia | Germany | ~4,480 (32% of overall Czech outflow) |
| Czechia | Austria | ~1,540 (11% of overall Czech outflow) |
| Czechia | Switzerland | ~1,260 (9% of overall Czech outflow) |
All three destinations are German speaking. Over half of Czech emigrants end up in a country where German is an official language. Geography and economics both pull in the same direction.
Where are those destination countries sending their people?
Emigration of German citizens (to OECD countries) was 145,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Switzerland, 14% to Austria, and 13% to Poland.
Emigration of Austrian citizens (to OECD countries) was 15,000 in 2023. ~38% went to Germany, 22% to Switzerland, and 9% to Turkiye.
Emigration of Swiss citizens (to OECD countries) was 9,700 in 2023. ~22% went to Spain, 20% to Germany, and 7% to the Netherlands.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Switzerland | ~26,100 |
| Austria | Germany | ~5,700 |
| Switzerland | Spain | ~2,134 |