Czech Republic is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 10.6 million people (UN estimate), the 91st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1993Population: 91st
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Region
Eastern Europe, Europe
Population
about 10.6 million (91st)
Area
78,871 km² (112th)
UN member since
January 19, 1993
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Czech Republic in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 10.6 million, the 91st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/12 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 78,871 km², the 112th largest of the 193. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 135.
Joining the United Nations
Czech Republic joined the United Nations on January 19, 1993.
That was 37 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Slovakia.
Think about it
Q1Compare Czech Republic’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Czech Republic on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Czech Republic, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 10 UN member states in Eastern Europe. The one with the most people is Russian Federation.