Vývoj plodnosti v Česku v období pandemie covid-19: Mezinárodní srovnání a dosavadní poznatky

This study examines fertility trends in Czechia over the past three decades, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on published findings from across Europe, it explores how the pandemic and related factors, including the vaccination campaign, influenced reproductive behaviour. Fertility initially increased in 2021 but declined in 2022 and 2023, potentially in connection with vaccination programmes and delayed reproductive plans. Three mechanisms explain this trend, with delayed reproduction and post-pandemic adjustments being the most relevant factors for Czechia. The study also highlights broader fertility patterns across Europe and the role of economic factors.