The Economy of Czech Culture in Numbers
A clear visualisation of key data from the results of the Culture Satellite Account for 2023, revealing the financial health, employment, and societal impact of this dynamic sector.
Financial Health of the Sector
Total Financial Resources in Culture
+5.0% compared to 2022
The financial volume in culture continued to grow, signalling the sector's gradual recovery and stability. Businesses remain the dominant source of funding.
Development of Financial Resources (2014-2023)
Where Does the Money Come From? Structure of Resources 2023
Public Expenditure in Detail
Total Public Expenditure on Culture
+12.1% compared to 2022
Public funds account for 1.85% of all public expenditure in the Czech Republic and are crucial, especially for the traditional segments of culture.
People in Culture
Employment Structure
Total of more than 225 thousand people
Culture is a significant employer. Interestingly, almost half of the workers in cultural institutions perform 'non-cultural' professions such as administration or IT.
Development of Average Wage
Average Wage in Culture in 2023
Real terms decrease of 7.3%
Despite nominal growth, wages in culture decreased in real terms and lag behind the national average (CZK 43,120).
Economic Impact and Self-Sufficiency
Culture's Share of Czech GDP
Foreign Trade Balance
Investment in the Culture Sector
Three Worlds: Self-Sufficiency by Sector
The self-sufficiency rate reveals differences between sectors. While the creative and audiovisual sectors operate largely on a market basis, traditional arts are dependent on public support.