🇭🇷 Croatia
With 3,876,200 inhabitants (2025), Croatia ranks 128 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Croatia: $27,104 /inh. (2025), ranking 61 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.7 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Croatia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Croatia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use among women (158/165), Reserves in months of imports (165/177), Tobacco use (151/165).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Croatia has $27,104 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Croatia has 5 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Croatia has 3.7 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Croatia has 3.4 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $14,553 /inh. | 2021 | 49 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $50,946 /inh. | 2025 | 51 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $25,360 /inh. | 2025 | 58 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $27,104 /inh. | 2025 | 61 of 211 |
| GDP | $105.1B | 2025 | 74 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.1 % | 2025 | 79 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $197.5B | 2025 | 81 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 3.4 % | 2025 | 101 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.7 % | 2021 | 126 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 8.4 % | 2014 | 33 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.6 % | 2014 | 71 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.7 % | 2025 | 118 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.7 % | 2025 | 143 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 26.4 % | 2025 | 32 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 69.3 % | 2025 | 62 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5 % | 2025 | 87 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 16.5 % | 2025 | 118 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 4.3 % | 2025 | 135 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 49.5 % | 2025 | 143 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 52.1 % | 2025 | 149 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 12.7 % | 2025 | 154 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $26.7B | 2025 | 48 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 11.7 % | 2024 | 59 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 48 % | 2025 | 62 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 101 % | 2025 | 67 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $28.4B | 2025 | 74 of 205 |
| Imports of goods and services | 53 % | 2025 | 76 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -3.2 % | 2025 | 120 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 21,608,000 arr. | 2020 | 12 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $5.6B | 2020 | 33 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 6.9 % | 2025 | 49 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $3B | 2025 | 61 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.8 % | 2025 | 74 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.3 % | 2010 | 121 of 160 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 38.1 % | 2023 | 24 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 24.3 % | 2025 | 27 of 187 |
| Research and development spending | 1.4 % | 2023 | 33 of 155 |
| Tax revenue | 21.2 % | 2023 | 45 of 161 |
| Budget balance | -1.4 % | 2023 | 60 of 158 |
| Military spending | 2 % | 2025 | 71 of 165 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 7.9 % | 2023 | 146 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 36.1 % | 2025 | 51 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 46.9 % | 2024 | 83 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $4.2B | 2025 | 112 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 0.8 months | 2025 | 165 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 24.6 % | 2025 | 78 of 185 |
| Services | 60.9 % | 2025 | 80 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 10.1 % | 2025 | 96 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 21 % | 2025 | 98 of 178 |
| Household final consumption | 56.2 % | 2025 | 122 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2.8 % | 2025 | 132 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 19 % | 2025 | 134 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2017 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 23.6 % | 2025 | 10 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.6 % | 2021 | 12 of 145 |
| Median age of the population | 44.8 yrs | 2023 | 17 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.7 % | 2025 | 32 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106 per 100 girls | 2024 | 55 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 59.5 per 100 | 2025 | 75 of 213 |
| Population | 3,876,200 inhab. | 2025 | 128 of 213 |
| Urban population | 57.8 % | 2025 | 133 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 62.7 % | 2025 | 139 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 93.3 per 100 women | 2025 | 182 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.3 % | 2025 | 182 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 13.7 % | 2025 | 198 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 13.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 10 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 4.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 39 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 67.3 yrs | 2023 | 44 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 5.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 46 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 7.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 50 of 188 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81.9 yrs | 2024 | 56 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.9 yrs | 2024 | 57 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 76.1 yrs | 2024 | 58 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 11.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 105 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 106 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 20.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 114 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.26 % | 2025 | 153 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.46 children/woman | 2024 | 157 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 8.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 179 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 5.6 per 1,000 | 2023 | 22 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 9.4 % | 2023 | 22 of 191 |
| Physicians | 3.91 per 1,000 | 2022 | 32 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 8 per 1,000 | 2022 | 36 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 7 per 100,000 | 2024 | 43 of 206 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.9 % | 2024 | 53 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 7.1 % | 2023 | 79 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 90 % | 2024 | 92 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 95.8 % | 2021 | 93 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0.2 % | 2021 | 114 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of men | 180.8 cm | 2014 | 7 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 165.6 cm | 2014 | 18 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 28 kg/m² | 2016 | 19 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 10.9 L/person | 2024 | 26 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 70 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 27 % | 2024 | 106 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 35.1 % | 2024 | 111 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.5 % | 2024 | 134 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 30.8 % | 2024 | 140 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 34.4 % | 2024 | 151 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 33.6 % | 2024 | 158 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 34.2 % | 2024 | 173 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 90.9 % | 2020 | 33 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 13.6 % | 2024 | 64 of 212 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 33.7 % | 2022 | 68 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 63 % | 2022 | 70 of 114 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 6.7 % | 2020 | 76 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.1 % | 2020 | 87 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.37 | 2003 | 110 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.44 | 2003 | 110 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 1.4 % | 2020 | 114 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.08 | 2003 | 158 of 203 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.3 % | 2023 | 33 of 169 |
| Gini index | 30.1 | 2023 | 35 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.8 % | 2023 | 53 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 23.3 % | 2023 | 142 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 5,835 km | 2026 | 22 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 45.2 ° | 2026 | 38 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 2,237 km | 2026 | 82 of 230 |
| Total area | 88,070 km² | 2024 | 114 of 212 |
| Land area | 55,960 km² | 2024 | 123 of 212 |
| Population density | 69.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 133 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 9,778 m³/inh. | 2022 | 46 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,113 mm | 2022 | 85 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 331 m | 2026 | 106 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 4.3 % | 2015 | 127 of 212 |
| Highest point | 1,831 m | 2026 | 133 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 38.4 % | 2025 | 22 of 210 |
| Arable land | 15.2 % | 2024 | 75 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 34.8 % | 2024 | 96 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 26.2 % | 2024 | 129 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.88 | 2025 | 41 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.59 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.54 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.46 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.69 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.79 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.69 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.92 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.96 | 2025 | 22 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.91 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.89 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.81 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.82 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.79 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.74 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.78 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.86 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.8 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.25 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.08 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.77 | 2025 | 53 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.74 | 2025 | 56 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.44 | 2025 | 60 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 47 pts | 2024 | 64 of 179 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.68 | 2025 | 68 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.42 | 2025 | 77 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.13 | 2025 | 87 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 4 % | 2012 | 8 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 33.1 % | 2025 | 57 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 22.2 % | 2025 | 84 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,945 | 2025 | 141 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 94.4 /100 | 2025 | 2 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 5 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 94 /100 | 2025 | 26 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 42 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 14.3 pts | 2025 | 23 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Civil union only | 2025 | 12 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 22 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 6 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.9 % | 2019 | 25 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 6.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 44 of 213 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 10 wks | 2026 | 52 of 61 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,863 | 2025 | 20 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 64 yrs | 2026 | 28 of 78 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 46.7 % | 2016 | 29 of 99 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $1,096 | 2025 | 30 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 20.8 % | 2018 | 53 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 81.4 % | 2022 | 55 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.1 /10 | 2024 | 69 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 8 yrs | 2025 | 154 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Croatia?
Croatia has about 3,876,200 inhabitants (2025), ranking 128 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Croatia?
GDP per capita is $27,104 /inh. (2025): Croatia ranks 61 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Croatia?
Annual inflation is 3.7 % (2025); Croatia ranks 118 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Croatia?
The unemployment rate is 5 % (2025); Croatia ranks 87 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Croatia stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Croatia has $27,104 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Croatia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.