Friday, 7 August 2026
The Czech services sector recorded stronger growth during the second quarter of 2026, with sales increasing by 3.1% year-on-year in real terms, according to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). On a seasonally adjusted basis, sales also rose by 1.0% compared with the previous quarter, indicating continued momentum across much of the sector.
Professional, scientific and technical activities were the strongest-performing segment, with sales increasing by 7.1% year-on-year. Growth was driven primarily by architectural and engineering services, technical testing and analysis, as well as management consultancy and legal and accounting activities. Advertising and market research was the only major activity within the segment to report lower sales.
Transportation and storage also continued to perform strongly, posting 4.6% annual growth. Land transport, warehousing and logistics services made the largest contribution, reflecting ongoing demand across supply chains. Water transport also recorded higher sales, while air transport remained under pressure, with sales declining by 11.7%.
The information and communication sector expanded by 1.8%, supported mainly by growth in computer programming, IT consultancy and related digital services. Telecommunications and publishing, however, both recorded lower sales compared with the same period last year.
Accommodation and food service activities reported more modest growth of 0.9%. Restaurant and catering businesses benefited from rising sales, while accommodation providers experienced a decline, suggesting a mixed performance across the tourism sector.
Real estate activities remained broadly stable but recorded a slight 0.4% decline in sales compared with the second quarter of 2025.
Administrative and support service activities were the only major services category to contract overall, with sales falling 0.4% year-on-year. The decline was largely attributed to weaker performance by travel agencies and tour operators, although rental and leasing activities, business support services, building maintenance and security services all recorded moderate growth.
The latest figures indicate that the Czech services sector continues to expand despite weaker performance in selected industries, with business services, logistics and digital activities remaining the principal drivers of growth during the second quarter of 2026.
