According to the new Prosperity Index HelloSafe 2026, the Czech Republic is ranked 19th in the world and 13th in Europe. It is ahead of countries with much stronger economies. The Czech Republic shows the lowest level of wealth inequality in the European Union and one of the lowest poverty rates (only 6.4%). Czech people earn less than their Western neighbors, but the high quality of life, affordable education, and healthcare make the country one of the best places to live.
