GDP per Capita Comparison: Severozápad, Czech Republic, and EU

A chart comparing GDP per capita over 10 years (2013-2022) for the Severozápad (CZ04) region, the Czech Republic as a whole, and the European Union (EU27).

This visualization reveals a very different economic picture compared to Upper Austria:

Key insights:

1. Below-average regional performance: Unlike Upper Austria, the Severozápad region consistently maintains GDP per capita levels well below both the Czech national average and the EU average.
2. Persistent economic gap: While the region showed growth over the decade, its GDP per capita in 2022 (21,400 PPS) was only about 71% of the EU average (30,000 PPS) and 65% of the Czech national average (33,100 PPS).
3. COVID-19 impact and slower recovery: All three entities show a drop in GDP per capita in 2020 due to the pandemic, but Severozápad’s recovery in 2021-2022 appears somewhat slower than the national and EU recovery.
4. Growth despite challenges: Despite its relatively lower position, Severozápad’s GDP per capita grew by 31.3% over the decade (from 16,300 PPS in 2013 to 21,400 PPS in 2022).
5. Structural regional disparity: The persistent gap between Severozápad and the Czech national average suggests structural economic challenges in this region.

This comparison highlights the stark contrast between Upper Austria and Severozápad:

• Upper Austria is a high-performing region that exceeds its national and EU averages
• Severozápad is a lower-performing region that lags behind both its national and EU averages