The Czech Republic’s current account deficit narrowed to CZK 5.83 billion in May 2025 from CZK 17.16 billion in the corresponding month of the previous year, compared to market forecasts of CZK 4.98 billion shortfall. This marked the first current account deficit since September 2024, as goods account surplus rose to CZK 29.68 billion from CZK 26.98 billion in May 2024, while services account surplus decreased to CZK 7.96 billion from CZK 11.63 billion. In addition, the primary income shortfall narrowed to CZK 41.09 billion from CZK 49.76 billion a year earlier, while the secondary account deficit widened significantly to CZK 23.81 billion from CZK 6.00 billion.