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Living in Valašské Meziříčí

Valašské Meziříčí is one of the cities recorded in Czechia. The population of Valašské Meziříčí totalled 22,580 at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 4.75% at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 15 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Which Czechia-wide rules apply when you move to Valašské Meziříčí?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CzechiaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Valašské Meziříčí.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Valašské Meziříčí recorded 10,649 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Valašské Meziříčí yet. Czechia has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesValašské Meziříčí highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Valašské Meziříčí highlighted€8.25Prague€7.50Brno€5.92Plzeň€4.83Ostravanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings10,649 dwellings31 Dec 2021Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ)3Official

Work and income

At the end of 2021, 10,681 were in employment in Valašské Meziříčí.

What is the unemployment rate in Valašské Meziříčí?

The unemployment rate is about 4.7 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.75 % · Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR6
Unemployment across cities in CzechiaUnemployment in Valašské Meziříčí is 4.8%. Of 279 cities with data, 72 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Czechia per band16 cities: 1% to under 2%161–246 cities: 2% to under 3%462–369 cities: 3% to under 4%693–472 cities: 4% to under 5%724–5Valašské Meziříčí 4.8%33 cities: 5% to under 6%335–617 cities: 6% to under 7%176–711 cities: 7% to under 8%117–87 cities: 8% to under 9%78–92 cities: 9% to under 10%29–105 cities: 10% to under 11%510–111 city: 12% to under 13%112–13

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
People in employment10,681 people31 Dec 2021Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ)4Official
Unemployment rate4.75 %country median 4.1%31 Dec 2024Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR6Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Valašské Meziříčí. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Labour Office of the Czech Republic — Public employment service

Úřad práce České republiky

Job SearchRegistration
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Valašské Meziříčí. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Valašské Meziříčí's nearest airport was OSR, 27 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Nearest Major Airport IataOSR3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Valašské Meziříčí. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adaptation and integration courses “Welcome to the Czech Republic” — Civic Orientation

Refugee Facilities Administration of the Ministry of the Interior

For third-country nationals with qualifying long-term or permanent residence.

CzechIn Personco_payment
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Centres for Support of Integration of Foreigners — counselling, language and sociocultural support — Welcome Program

Refugee Facilities Administration of the Ministry of the Interior

For foreigners legally residing in the Czech Republic, people granted international protection.

CzechIn Person, Onlinefree
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Valašské Meziříčí.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Valašské Meziříčí?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency9

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Valašské Meziříčí annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52515.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency9Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 10.53 · Feb 12.96 · Mar 17.14 · Apr 24.9 · May 27.26 · Jun 31.72 · Jul 34.94 · Aug 34.87 · Sep 32.19 · Oct 23.54 · Nov 18.99 · Dec 11.85 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -27.07 · Feb -29.01 · Mar -20.75 · Apr -10.06 · May -1.92 · Jun 3.04 · Jul 6.36 · Aug 5.13 · Sep -0.02 · Oct -5.35 · Nov -14.3 · Dec -21.09 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -4.12 · Feb -2.44 · Mar 1.88 · Apr 7.9 · May 12.71 · Jun 16.75 · Jul 19.04 · Aug 18.8 · Sep 13.55 · Oct 7.99 · Nov 3.33 · Dec -2.24 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Czechia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Czechia cities
Krnov22,518 residentsKlatovy22,763 residentsLitoměřice22,767 residentsLitvínov22,387 residentsStrakonice22,355 residentsNový Jičín23,005 residents

Population and city profile

The count of female residents in Valašské Meziříčí was 11,178 at the end of 2021. The count of male residents in Valašské Meziříčí was 10,531 at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Valašské Meziříčí?

The published population was 22,580 people in 2024. Source: Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR6

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population Female11,178 people31 Dec 2021Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ)5Official
Population Male10,531 people31 Dec 2021Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ)5Official
Population22,580 people31 Dec 2024Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR6Official

International community in Valašské Meziříčí

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Citizenship

Population with usual residence; Census 2021; source indicator: Počet obyvatel s obvyklým pobytem · 2021 Census (2021-03-26)

Published groupPeopleShare
Total population21,709100.0%
Česká republika21,02696.9%
Mongolsko1260.6%
Slovenská republika1240.6%
Ukrajina950.4%
Vietnamská socialistická republika550.3%
Dvojí občanství480.2%
Polská republika380.2%
Rumunsko300.1%
Nezjištěno300.1%
Běloruská republika250.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Republika Srbsko230.1%
Filipínská republika190.1%
Maďarská republika100.0%
Moldavská republika60.0%
Ruská federace60.0%
Republika Severní Makedonie60.0%
Albánská republika50.0%
Nizozemské království40.0%
Tuniská republika40.0%
Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska30.0%
Spojené státy americké30.0%
Bulharská republika20.0%
Spolková republika Německo20.0%
Italská republika20.0%
Lotyšská republika20.0%
Alžírská lidová demokratická republika10.0%
Kamerunská republika10.0%
Chorvatská republika10.0%
Salvadorská republika10.0%
Francouzská republika10.0%
Gruzie10.0%
Ghanská republika10.0%
Indonéská republika10.0%
Republika Kazachstán10.0%
Litevská republika10.0%
Belgické království10.0%
Bolivijská republika10.0%
Bosna a Hercegovina10.0%
Španělské království10.0%
Syrská arabská republika10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Ancestry or ethnicity

Population with usual residence; Census 2021; source indicator: Počet obyvatel s obvyklým pobytem · 2021 Census (2021-03-26)

Published groupPeopleShare
Total population21,709100.0%
Česká celkem13,09560.3%
Moravská celkem1,8258.4%
Jiná celkem3971.8%
Slovenská celkem2851.3%
Mongolská celkem1050.5%
Polská celkem540.2%
Ukrajinská celkem540.2%
Vietnamská celkem350.2%
Romská celkem340.2%
Československá celkem270.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Evropská celkem270.1%
Rumunská celkem210.1%
Moldavská celkem170.1%
Běloruská celkem160.1%
Srbská celkem160.1%
Americká (USA) celkem100.0%
Ruská celkem100.0%
Italská celkem90.0%
Slezská celkem90.0%
Maďarská celkem80.0%
Německá celkem70.0%
Albánská celkem50.0%
Bulharská celkem50.0%
Nizozemská celkem40.0%
Irská celkem30.0%
Lotyšská celkem30.0%
Belgická celkem20.0%
Britská celkem20.0%
Dánská celkem10.0%
Francouzská celkem10.0%
Gruzínská celkem10.0%
Chorvatská celkem10.0%
Kanadská celkem10.0%
Litevská celkem10.0%
Rakouská celkem10.0%
Rusínská celkem10.0%
Syrská celkem10.0%
Španělská celkem10.0%
Židovská celkem10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Is Valašské Meziříčí a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Population22,580 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR
Dwellings10,649 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ)
People in employment10,681 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ)
Unemployment rate4.75 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR
PM2.5 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Labour Supply Count11,383 people31 Dec 2021Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ)4Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Valašské Meziříčí when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Valašské Meziříčí part of Ostrava?

Valašské Meziříčí is near Ostrava, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 43.4 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source10

Which comparable places record less crime than Valašské Meziříčí?

81 places have a lower recorded total crime rate than Valašské Meziříčí in this strictly source-matched cohort.

Valašské Meziříčí: 1,484.7 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents (2024).

Lomnice nad Popelkou — 496.9 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents2024Zubří — 522.6 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents2024Nová Paka — 529.8 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents2024Třemošná — 554.3 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents2024Hradec nad Moravicí — 674.6 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents2024Dolní Lutyně — 677.3 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents2024Bystřice — 683.6 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents2024Týnec nad Sázavou — 699.7 published selected criminal delicts/100k residents2024

Only the same source family, offence definition, period, grain and denominator method are compared. This is recorded crime, not a claim about personal safety. Official source11

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Valašské Meziříčí?

The published population was 22,580 people in 2024. Source: Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR.

Is the air quality good in Valašské Meziříčí?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Valašské Meziříčí?

The unemployment rate is about 4.7 % (2024). Source: Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR.

Is Valašské Meziříčí a good place to live?

Valašské Meziříčí may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Valašské Meziříčí part of Ostrava?

Valašské Meziříčí is near Ostrava, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 43.4 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people are in the Bulharská republika citizenship group in Valašské Meziříčí?

The official citizenship distribution records 2 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census (2021-03-26). This is a citizenship measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

Which comparable places record less crime than Valašské Meziříčí?

81 places have a lower recorded total crime rate than Valašské Meziříčí in this strictly source-matched cohort. The comparison uses Policie ČR Mapy kriminality municipal 2024 + CZSO population municipalities 1 January 2024, period 2024, and does not compare across incompatible police definitions.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Valašské Meziříčí, Czechia: jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/cz/valasske-mezirici/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Valašské Meziříčí, Czechia: jobs, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/cz/valasske-mezirici/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. csu.gov.cz recorded crime data csu.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-28
  2. csu.gov.cz recorded crime data csu.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-28
  3. Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) csu.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-07
  4. Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) csu.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) csu.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) MOS; GŘ Úřadu práce ČR opendata.csu.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-04
  7. Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) ancestry_or_ethnicity distribution csu.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-28
  8. Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) citizenship distribution csu.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-28
  9. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  10. gisco-services.ec.europa.eu place coordinates gisco-services.ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-28
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  1. kriminalita.policie.gov.cz recorded crime data kriminalita.policie.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-28
  2. kriminalita.policie.gov.cz recorded crime data kriminalita.policie.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-28
  3. kriminalita.policie.gov.cz recorded crime data kriminalita.policie.gov.cz · checked 2026-08-28
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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