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Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is expected to fundamentally alter the Czech labor market over the next decade, with the most significant disruptions targeting high-skilled professions, a new government-commissioned study has found.
A major, joint analysis released late March 2025 by Boston Consulting Group and the Aspen Institute Central Europe for the Czech Ministry of Labor projects that more than 40 percent of jobs—impacting about 2.3 million workers—will be affected by generative AI by 2035. Of these, roughly 600,000 roles will undergo major changes requiring extensive retraining.
Gen AI refers to systems capable of producing text, code, voice, images, and more by synthesizing large datasets. These models are expected to become industry-specific, enhancing productivity in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and education.
Which jobs are most at risk?
According to the study, AI will most dramatically impact 11 percent of current positions, primarily in high-skill sectors such as law, software development, business, marketing, media, and logistics. Professions cited include analysts, software developers, legal specialists, database and network experts, journalists, linguists, and administrative workers engaged in data processing.
“These roles are heavily dependent on tasks that generative AI can now replicate or automate, such as text generation, data analysis, and structured communication,” the report stated.
Beyond the most affected roles, the study finds that another 33 percent of jobs—about 1.7 million workers—will experience moderate changes. These include positions such as legislators, salespeople, and certain technical staff, where AI will assist with supportive tasks but won’t radically alter the core job function.
The authors note that while the findings reflect current technology trends, the outlook could change dramatically if artificial general intelligence emerges—where AI systems surpass human capabilities in most fields. However, such development remains speculative.
How Czechia should navigate the AI transformation
Despite the projected disruptions, the labor market is also expected to create new opportunities. By 2035, up to 955,000 new positions could emerge due to innovation and economic growth, even as 355,000 current jobs disappear. Retraining efforts could help around 288,000 displaced workers re-enter the labor force, though 127,000 jobs may remain vacant due to a lack of suitable skills.
One key factor shaping labor demand is the aging Czech population, which is expected to drive job growth in healthcare and social services. “The greatest shortage of workers in social care is due to rising demand and the retirement of current staff,” the study notes. Low wages and high job demands have made these professions unattractive to new entrants, further deepening workforce shortages.
To manage the transition, the study recommends a multi-pronged approach: expanding retraining and lifelong learning programs, supporting older workers and parents, integrating Ukrainian refugees, and aligning the education system with labor market needs.
The Czech Ministry of Labor has begun implementing reforms. Jiří Šatava, director of the ministry’s employment policy department, pointed to efforts to update the Labor Code and improve the flexibility of unemployment benefits. “We are also focusing on real-time labor market monitoring, retraining, and targeted support,” he said.
Kateřina Štěpánková, head of the ministry’s employment section, added that digital education has already been strengthened since the study’s previous edition.
With Gen AI expected to become a routine part of digital tools and work environments, analysts emphasize the importance of adaptability, digital skills, and proactive workforce planning to ensure Czechia remains competitive in the AI-driven era.
