Population
The Ústí nad Labem Region is characterised by a high level of urbanisation, especially in the areas of Most, Teplice and Ústí nad Labem, where most of the industrial capacities are concentrated. On the other hand, rural areas, especially in the Bohemian Central Highlands and the Ore Mountains, suffer from population decline. The region is demographically and socially diverse, which brings both challenges and opportunities for development. The historically industrial region has undergone and is undergoing major economic and social transformations, yet its inhabitants have been able to find new opportunities and adapt to changing conditions.
Population status
The population of the Ústí nad Labem region in 2023 was approximately 812,500. The largest city is Ústí nad Labem (91,963 inhabitants), the smallest municipality is Staňkovice in the Litoměřice district (32 inhabitants). The most populous district is the Teplice district (128,000 inhabitants), while the district with the smallest population is the Louny district (87,000 inhabitants).
The population of the Ústí nad Labem region has been decreasing for a long time. Over the past ten years, the population has decreased by about 15,500 inhabitants, i.e., by almost 2 %. Almost the entire territory of the region is facing population loss.
The population of the region is also ageing rapidly. The age index (indicating number of people aged 65 and over per 100 people aged 0-14) has increased by a third in 12 years. The oldest population is in the Děčín and Varnsdorf municipalities.
The ageing and decline of the population can also be seen in the age pyramid of the region’s population. The largest category is the middle-aged population (40-54 years old).
A positive phenomenon is the continuous growth in the educational levelof the population. The share of university graduates in the population has increased by 15 %. However, the region still lags behind the national average of 23 % of the population with a university degree.
