South Bohemia Analytics

South Bohemia region makes up 6% of the Czech Republic’s total population. Its GDP stands at 387,761 CZK, with a per capita GDP of 592,836 CZK. It produces 13% of the country’s potatoes, 28% of pork, and 12% of rapeseed. The region features 37 monuments, with highlights such as Ceske Krumlov Castle, Historic Centre of Ceske Krumlov and Zlata Koruna Monastery.

LANGUAGES

  • Official Language:
  • 1. Czech Speakers : 568,789
  • 2. Slovak Speakers : 9,098
Region Capital : Ceske Budejovice
GDP per Capita (CZK) : 592,836
GDP (CZK Mn.) (Rank) : 5th/13
Towns : 56
Unemployment Rate (%) : 3
Internet Users : 473,954
Internet Users (Rank) : 5th/13
Area : 10,058
Area (Rank) : 2nd/13
Region Population : 653,227
Region Population (Rank) : 5th/13
Český Krumlov, river side in Autumn.
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South Bohemia Highlights

South Bohemia is the 5th ranked region in population and 2nd ranked in area out of 13 regions in the Czech Republic. It's capital is Ceske Budejovice and is the 6th highest ranked in population & 1st ranked in area, in Czech Republic. Please keep the region rank in perspective, for the highlights below.

Better than Czech Republic Average-

1. Out of 13 region of Czech Republic, South Bohemia is the 1st highest ranked in Cows .This indicates a presence of more beef and dairy producing factories.
2. In Area , South Bohemia is the 2nd highest ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 6,067. This is likely a legacy of late medieval kingdom boundaries, prior to the era of modern country creation.
3. South Bohemia is the 11th highest ranked in Students per Teacher in Secondary Education out of 13 region of Czech Republic. This suggests larger class sizes, which may reduce opportunities for subject-specific guidance and individualized academic support in secondary education.
4. South Bohemia is the 2nd highest ranked in Military Force out of 13 region of Czech Republic. This indicates a strong military presence in the region, possibly due to strategic installations.
5. South Bohemia is the 3rd highest ranked in No. of Monuments out of 13 region of Czech Republic. This indicates deep historical roots, strong cultural preservation, and heritage tourism in the region.

Worse than Czech Republic Average-

1. In Maize , South Bohemia is the 7th worst ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 54,787. This suggests less emphasis on maize farming, possibly due to soil limitations, climate conditions, or different livestock feed practices.
2. In Polish Speakers , South Bohemia is the 4th worst ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 3,820. This implies that this region has significantly lesser people speaking Polish language when compared to other regions.
3. South Bohemia is the 8th worst ranked in GDP per Capita (CZK) out of 13 region of Czech Republic. This suggests lower economic output per person, possibly indicating income disparities or underdevelopment.
4. In Students per Teacher in Primary Education , South Bohemia is the 11th worst ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 13. This indicates smaller class sizes, allowing for more personalized instruction and stronger early learning outcomes in primary education.
5. In Region Population , South Bohemia is the 9th worst ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 839,192. This region likely has a smaller area and/or a lower concentration of urban settlements.